sèrgent
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”).
Derived terms
- sèrgent-mâjeur (“sergeant-major”)
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