Where does “quer” come from?
quer (Old French) comes from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
quer (Old French): as, since, because, for; Alternative form of cuer
Definitions
- as, since, because, for; Alternative form of cuer
Ancestry of “quer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | chorus | chorus (all forms); a performance with dancing and singing; a troop or band of dancers and singers; performers |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χορός | dance ring, round dance; dance accompanied by... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |
Words derived from “quer”