myEtymology.com: Anglo-latin etymology of transeptum

Etymology of the Anglo-latin word transeptum

the Anglo-latin word transeptum

using the Latin prefix trans-

derived from the Latin word trans (beyond, across)

derived from the Latin word saeptum (fence; fold, paddock; enclosure)

derived from the Late Latin word saepire (hedge, fence in, surround; surround, envelop, enfold)

derived from the Latin word saepes (hedge; fence; anything planted)

English transept