Where does “jeweller” come from?
jeweller (Middle English) comes from Middle English jueler, from Old French juelier — Alternative form of joelier.
jeweller (Middle English): Alternative form of jueler
Definitions
- Alternative form of jueler
Ancestry of “jeweller”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | jueler | A jeweller; one who works with gems; One who owns... |
| 2 | Old French | juelier | Alternative form of joelier |