Where does “francus” come from?
francus (Latin) comes from Frankish frank, from Proto-Germanic frankô, from Proto-Indo-European prAng- — pole, stalk.
francus (Latin): franc; a Frenchman; Frank, of or pertaining to...
Definitions
- franc; a Frenchman; Frank, of or pertaining to...
Ancestry of “francus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Frankish | frank | — |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | frankô | spear, javelin; a Frank |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | prAng- | pole, stalk |
Words derived from “francus”