Where does “argot” come from?
argot (Portuguese) comes from French argot — slang; cant.
argot (Portuguese): argot a secret language used by thieves, tramps and vagabonds
Definitions
- argot a secret language used by thieves, tramps and vagabonds
Ancestry of “argot”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | argot | slang; cant |