Where does “viand” come from?
viand (English) comes from Middle English vyaund, from Old French viande, from Latin vīvanda, from Latin vīvenda, from Latin vīvendus, from Latin vīvō, from Proto-Italic gʷīwō, from Proto-Indo-European gʷíh₃weti — to live.
viand (English): An item of food; A choice dish; An item of food...
Definitions
- An item of food; A choice dish; An item of food...
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