Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French, literally, language of oïl; from the French use of the word oïl for "yes"

First Known Use

circa 1682, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of langue d'oïl was circa 1682

Dictionary Entries Near langue d'oïl

Cite this Entry

“Langue d'oïl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/langue%20d%27o%C3%AFl. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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