Where does “jargonistic” come from?
jargonistic (English) comes from English jargon, from Middle English jargoun, from Old French jargon, from Old French gargun — chatter; talk; language.
jargonistic (English): Characterised by jargon
Ancestry of “jargonistic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 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 |