Where does “décent” come from?

décent (French) comes from Latin decēns, from Latin decet, from Proto-Italic dekēō, from Proto-Indo-European deḱ- — take; perceive.

décent (French): decent

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	decēns	—
2	Latin	decet	it adorns; it is decent, suitable, seemly, or...
3	Proto-Italic	dekēō	fit, be right
4	Proto-Indo-European	deḱ-	take; perceive

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