Where does “bivvy” come from?
bivvy (English) comes from English bivouac, from French bivouac, from French bivoie, from Alemannic German Biiwacht, from Alemannic German bii- — by-.
bivvy (English): A small tent or shelter; To erect, or to stay in,...
Definitions
- A small tent or shelter; To erect, or to stay in,...
Ancestry of “bivvy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | bivouac | An encampment for the night, usually without... |
| 2 | French | bivouac | bivouac |
| 3 | French | bivoie | — |
| 4 | Alemannic German | Biiwacht | reinforcements for a guard, city watch, etc |
| 5 | Alemannic German | bii- | by- |