Where does “vetust” come from?
vetust (English) comes from French vétuste, from Latin vetustus — that which has existed a long time; old, ancient,...
vetust (English): venerable from antiquity; ancient; old
Definitions
- venerable from antiquity; ancient; old
Ancestry of “vetust”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | vétuste | run-down, dilapidated; outdated, antiquated |
| 2 | Latin | vetustus | that which has existed a long time; old, ancient,... |