Etymology of the French word munition
the French word
munitionderived from the Latin word
munitio (fortifying; fortification)
derived from the Latin word
munitus (defended, fortified; protected)
derived from the Latin word
munire (fortify; strengthen; protect)
derived from the Latin word
moeniaDate
The earliest known usage of munition in French dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in French
munitionnaire,
munitionner,
amunitionnerDerivations in other languages
English
munitionCognates
Dutch
munitie, English
ammunition, German
Munition, Norwegian
ammunisjon, Swedish
ammunition
