Where does “Spruce” come from?

Spruce derives from Middle English spruce, likely from Old French pruce or a related form, though the ultimate origin and original meaning remain uncertain.

Ancestry of “Spruce”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Middle English	Spruce	—
2	Middle English	Pruce	Prussia
3	Latin	Prussia	—
4	Middle High German	Prūzin	—

Every word from Middle High German Prūzin →

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