Where does “bénarde” come from?
bénarde (French) comes from French bénard, from Middle French bernard — foolish, stupid.
bénarde (French): A lock that can be opened from either side using...
Definitions
- A lock that can be opened from either side using...
Ancestry of “bénarde”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | bénard | That can be opened from either side using the... |
| 2 | Middle French | bernard | foolish, stupid |