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Etymology of the English word clavier

the English word clavier
derived from the German word Klavier
derived from the Old French word clavier
derived from the Medieval Latin word clavis (door-key; bar, key for turning a press)
derived from the French word Klavier
derived from the Medieval Latin word claviarius
derived from the Medieval Latin word clavis (door-key; bar, key for turning a press)

Date

The earliest known usage of clavier in English dates from the 18th century.

Cognates

Dutch klavier, French clavier, German Klavier, Norwegian klaver, Swedish klaver

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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