Where does “fusil” come from?
fusil (Old French) comes from Latin focilis, from Late Latin focus, from Latin focus — fireplace, hearth; firepan, coal pan, brazier;...
Ancestry of “fusil”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | focilis | of fire |
| 2 | Late Latin | focus | fire |
| 3 | Latin | focus | fireplace, hearth; firepan, coal pan, brazier;... |
Words derived from “fusil”