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Etymology of the French word poison

the Old French word poison
derived from the Latin word potionem
derived from the Latin word potio (drinking, drink)
derived from the Latin word potus (drink, draught; something to drink; drunk; drunk up, drained)

Derivations in French

empoisonner, contrepoison, antipoison

Derivations in other languages

English poison

Cognates

Italian pozione, Spanish pocion

Usage

Word found in Old French



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