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Etymology of the English word espadrille

the English word espadrille
derived from the French word espadrille
derived from the Provençal word espardilho
derived from the Provençal word espart
derived from the Latin word spartum (Spanish broom)
derived from the Greek word sparton, σπάρτον

Date

The earliest known usage of espadrille in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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