Where does “emissary” come from?
Emissary comes from French émissaire, from Latin emissarius, meaning "one sent out" or "agent."
emissary (English): An agent sent on a mission to represent the...
Definitions
- An agent sent on a mission to represent the...
Ancestry of “emissary”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | émissaire | emissary |
| 2 | Latin | emissarius | emissary, scout, spy; shoot, young branch |