What is the origin of the word escape?

The Word "escape" originates from the Latin term "excapere," which means "to take out." This term is composed of "ex-" meaning "out of" and "capere," meaning "to seize" or "to take." The Word made its way into Middle English through the Old French "escaper," which retained the same meaning of fleeing or breaking free from confinement. Over time, "escape" evolved into its current usage in English.