Where does “lampoon” come from?
Lampoon comes from French lampon, a satirical song or pasquil of uncertain ultimate origin.
lampoon (English): A written attack or other work ridiculing a...
Definitions
- A written attack or other work ridiculing a...
Ancestry of “lampoon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | lampon | satire, mockery, ridicule |
| 2 | French | lamper | to quaff, to swig |
Words derived from “lampoon”