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Etymology of the French word sumptueux

the Old French word sumptueux

derived from the Latin word sumptuosus (expensive, costly; sumptuous)

derived from the Latin word sumptus (cost, charge, expense)

derived from the Latin word sumere (accept; begin; suppose; take up; begin; suppose)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *em-

Word found in Old French