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Etymology of the French word officier

the Old French word officier
derived from the Medieval Latin word officarius
derived from the Latin word officium (duty, obligation; kindness)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dhē-
derived from the Medieval Latin word officiare
derived from the Latin word officium (duty, obligation; kindness)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dhē-

Derivations in French

officière, officiant

Derivations in other languages

English officer, Romanian oficia

Cognates

Dutch officier, English officer, German Offizier, Norwegian offiser, Polish oficer, Russian oфицep, Swedish officer

Usage

Word found in Old French



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