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Etymology of the English word veterinary

the English word veterinary
derived from the Latin word veterinarius (veterinary)
derived from the Latin word veterinae
derived from the Latin word veterinus (of draft, draft)

Date

The earliest known usage of veterinary in English dates from the 18th century.

Cognates

Dutch veterinair, French vétérinaire, German Veterinär, Norwegian veterinär, Swedish veterinär

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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