Etymology of the English word turbot
the English word
turbotderived from the Old French word
tourbotderived from the Latin word
turbare (disturb, agitate, throw into confusion)
derived from the Medieval Latin word
turba (commotion, uproar, turmoil)
derived from the Greek word
turbeDate
The earliest known usage of turbot in English dates from the 13th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
