Where does “sapper” come from?
Sapper comes from Middle French sappeur, a term for a soldier who digs trenches and fortifications.
sapper (English): One who saps; specifically, one who is employed...
Definitions
- One who saps; specifically, one who is employed...
Ancestry of “sapper”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | sappeur | — |