Where does “clique” come from?
clique (Dutch) comes from French clique, from Old French cliquer — to click, clack, sound, resound.
clique (Dutch): Alternative spelling of kliek; clique, subgraph
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of kliek; clique, subgraph
Ancestry of “clique”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | clique | clique; first-person singular present indicative... |
| 2 | Old French | cliquer | to click, clack, sound, resound |