Where does “jargonic” come from?
jargonic (English) comes from English jargon, from Middle English jargoun, from Old French jargon, from Old French gargun — chatter; talk; language.
jargonic (English): Of or pertaining to the mineral jargon
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to the mineral jargon
Ancestry of “jargonic”, step by step
jargonic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English jargon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | jargon | A technical terminology unique to a particular... |
| 2 | Middle English | jargoun | The sound conversation talking; tweeting,... |
| 3 | Old French | jargon | talk; chatter; conversation; talking |
| 4 | Old French | gargun | chatter; talk; language |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |