Etymology of the English word riot
the English word
riotderived from the Old French word
riotederived from the Old French word
riotderived from the Old French word
rioterderived from the Old French word
ruirederived from the Latin word
rugire (bellow, roar)
Date
The earliest known usage of riot in English dates from the 13th century.
Derivations in English
riotous,
rioted,
riotingCognates
French
riotte, Italian
riottaUsage
Word found in Modern English
