Where does “donjon” come from?
Donjon comes from Old French donjon, from Frankish dungjo, from Proto-Germanic dungijǭ, from Proto-Indo-European dʰengʰ-, meaning to press or constrain.
donjon (English): The fortified tower of a motte or early castle; a...
Definitions
- The fortified tower of a motte or early castle; a...
Ancestry of “donjon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | donjon | Alternative form of donjun; castle keep |
| 2 | Vulgar Latin | *dominiōnem | — |