Where does “cotillon” come from?
cotillon (English) comes from English cotillion, from French cotillon, from French cotte, from Middle French cotte, from Old French cote, from Frankish kotta, from Proto-Germanic kuttô, from Proto-Indo-European gudnó-.
cotillon (English): Alternative form of cotillion
Definitions
- Alternative form of cotillion
Ancestry of “cotillon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cotillion | A bold dance performed in groups of eight where... |
| 2 | French | cotillon | petticoat; cotillion, cotillon; party novelties |
| 3 | French | cotte | coat, tunic; petticoat; overalls |
| 4 | Middle French | cotte | — |
| 5 | Old French | cote | Alternative form of cotte; coat, robe, tunic,... |
| 6 | Frankish | kotta | coat |
| 7 | Proto-Germanic | kuttô | cowl, woolen cloth, coat |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | gudnó- | — |