Where does “scent” come from?
Scent comes from Old French sentire, meaning to perceive or feel.
scent (English): A distinctive odour or smell; An odour left by an...
Definitions
- A distinctive odour or smell; An odour left by an...
Ancestry of “scent”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | sentire | — |