Where does “observant” come from?
Observant derives from French observant, meaning one who observes or a member of a reformed Franciscan order.
observant (English): Alert and paying close attention; watchful;...
Definitions
- Alert and paying close attention; watchful;...
Ancestry of “observant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | observant | present participle of observer |
Words derived from “observant”