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Etymology of the English word oboe

the English word oboe
derived from the Italian word oboe
derived from the Old French word hautbois
derived from the Old French word haut

Derivations in English

oboist

Cognates

Dutch hobo, French hautbois, German Oboe, Icelandic óbó, Swedish oboe

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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