What does the word "mortgage" mean in old French?

Correct answer: Death pledge

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What people think about it: 11 Comments
LaContessa
LaContessa
Quite appropriate since mortgage payments can kill you. :-)
CageFreeDynamo50
CageFreeDynamo50
if the mortgage doesn't kill you the taxes will
RushMama2112
RushMama2112
I just read this! Just finished a book called "Etymologicon" by Mark Forsyth. about hidden connections of English words. Great book!
Player #8988878Xet
Player #8988878Xet
First, you have to have a home...
Fun guy
Fun guy
with homes in CDA costing over 1 M $ now you may die before your mortgage ends !
Dorania
Dorania
LaContessa, So true! 😅
YMCA79
YMCA79
LaContessa, 🤣😂🤣
smarty pants
smarty pants
put down the biggest down payment, you can afford. try to pay off in 15yrs or less.
Lisik
Lisik
RushMama2112, thanks for the hint, will find the book
Republic of China
Republic of China
LaContessa, Ah yes, lol You mean su---i----ci-----d----e? *dies*
#__shae__
#__shae__
LaContessa, lol so true 👍🏻