Etymology of the English word familiar
the English word
familiarderived from the Old French word
familierderived from the Latin word
familiaris (domestic; of family; intimate; member of household)
derived from the Latin word
familia (family; household; household of slaves; family)
derived from the Latin word
famulus (serving; serviceable; servile; slave, servant; attendant)
derived from the French word
familiarderived from the Latin word
familiaris (domestic; of family; intimate; member of household)
derived from the Latin word
familia (family; household; household of slaves; family)
derived from the Latin word
famulus (serving; serviceable; servile; slave, servant; attendant)
Date
The earliest known usage of familiar in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
hogge,
familiarize,
unfamiliarUsage
Word found in Modern English
