sèrgent

See also: Sergent and sergent

Norman

Etymology

From Old French sergeant, sergent, serjant, sergient, sergant (“sergeant, servant”), from Medieval Latin serviēns, servientem (“a servant, vassal, soldier, apparitor”), from Latin serviēns (“serving”), present participle of serviō, servīre (“serve, be a slave to”).

Noun

sèrgent m (plural sèrgents)

(Jersey, military) sergeant

Derived terms

sèrgent-mâjeur (“sergeant-major”)

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