Etymology of the English word tutor
the English word
tutorderived from the Old French word
tutourderived from the Latin word
tutor (protector, defender; guardian)
derived from the Latin word
tutus (safe, prudent; secure)
derived from the Latin word
tueri (see, look at; protect)
Date
The earliest known usage of tutor in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
tutee,
tutorage,
tutoress,
tutored,
tutoringCognates
French
tuteur, German
Tutor, Norwegian
tutorUsage
Word found in Modern English
