Where does “coating” come from?
Coating derives from English coat, from Middle English cote, from Old French cote, from Frankish kotta, ultimately from Latin cubare meaning to lie down.
coating (English): A thin outer layer; Cloth for making coats; A...
Definitions
- A thin outer layer; Cloth for making coats; A...
Ancestry of “coating”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | coat | An outer garment covering the upper torso and... |
| 2 | Middle English | cote | A coat, especially one worn as an undergarment or... |
| 3 | Old French | cotte | overshirt, tunic |
| 4 | Frankish | kotta | coat |
Words derived from “coating”