Etymology of the English word diary
the English word
diaryderived from the Latin word
diarium (diary, daily record, journal)
derived from the Latin word
dies (day; daylight; specific day; day in question; date of letter)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*dyeu-Date
The earliest known usage of diary in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
diaristCognates
German
Diarium, Swedish
diariumUsage
Word found in Modern English
