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Etymology of the French word signifier

the Old French word signifier
derived from the Latin word significare (signify, indicate, show)
derived from the Latin word facere (to make; act, take action, be active; compose, write; classify; do, make; create; make, build, construct; produce; produce by growth; bring forth)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dhē-
derived from the Late Latin word signum (battle standard; indication; seal)
derived from the Latin word secare (to cut; cut, sever; decide)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sek-
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sekʷ-

Derivations in French

signifié, désignifier, signifiant, signifiance

Derivations in other languages

English signify, Translation of French signifié, Translation of French signifiant

Cognates

English signify, Provençal signifiar, Spanish significar

Usage

Word found in Old French



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