Where does “Jeep” come from?
Jeep (English) comes from English GP, from English general-purpose — for general purposes; all-purpose.
Jeep (English): A vehicle suitable for rough terrain
Definitions
- A vehicle suitable for rough terrain
Ancestry of “Jeep”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | GP | Initialism of gold piece; Initialism of general... |
| 2 | English | general-purpose | for general purposes; all-purpose |