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Etymology of the French word pais

the Old French word pais
derived from the Latin word pax (peace; harmony)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pag-
derived from the Late Latin word pagensis (inhabitants of a district; country-folk, peasants)
derived from the Latin word pagus (village; country district, community, canton)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pag-

Derivations in French

apaisier, paisant

Derivations in other languages

English peace

Usage

Word found in Old French



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