Where does “mentun” come from?
mentun (Old French) comes from Vulgar Latin mento, from Latin mentum, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
mentun (Old French): Alternative form of menton
Definitions
- Alternative form of menton
Ancestry of “mentun”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Vulgar Latin | mento | dative singular of mentum; ablative singular of... |
| 2 | Latin | mentum | chin; beard |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |
Words derived from “mentun”