Etymology of the English word lavatory
the English word
lavatoryderived from the Latin word
lavatorium (washer)
derived from the Late Latin word
lavatorderived from the Latin word
lavare (to wash; wash, bathe; soak)
Date
The earliest known usage of lavatory in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
vanitoryCognates
German
Lavor, Swedish
lavoarUsage
Word found in Modern English
