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Etymology of the English word sturgeon

the English word sturgeon
derived from the Anglo-Norman word sturgeon
derived from the Old French word estourgeon
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *sturjon-

Date

The earliest known usage of sturgeon in English dates from the 13th century.

Cognates

French esturgeon, Italian storione

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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