Where does “jargon” come from?
Jargon comes from Middle English jargoun, from Old French jargon, whose ultimate origin and original meaning remain uncertain.
jargon (English): A technical terminology unique to a particular...
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- A technical terminology unique to a particular...
Ancestry of “jargon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | jargoun | The sound conversation talking; tweeting,... |
| 2 | Old French | jargon | talk; chatter; conversation; talking |
| 3 | Old French | gargun | chatter; talk; language |
Words derived from “jargon”