Where does “bidet” come from?
bidet (Spanish) comes from Spanish bidé, from French bidet, from French bider — to trot.
bidet (Spanish): Alternative form of bidé
Ancestry of “bidet”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Spanish | bidé | bidet |
| 2 | French | bidet | pony, small horse; bidet |
| 3 | French | bider | to trot |