Where does “tumult” come from?
Tumult comes from Old French tumulte, from Latin tumultus, meaning commotion or disturbance.
tumult (English): Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd;...
Definitions
- Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd;...
Ancestry of “tumult”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | tumulte | — |
| 2 | Latin | tumultus | An uproar; bustle, violent commotion,... |
Words derived from “tumult”