Definition of fallen

The word "fallen" traces its roots back to the Old English word "feallen," meaning "to fall." This word, in turn, came from the Proto-Germanic word "fallan," which shares a common ancestor with the Latin "fallere," meaning "to deceive." While "fallere" seems unrelated at first, it emphasizes the idea of a descent, often associated with a loss of position or status, which aligns with the modern meaning of "fallen." Thus, the word "fallen" carries a sense of decline, deterioration, or loss, stemming from the act of falling itself.