Old French

partir

‘to divide, separate’

Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Old French partir.

6 English words in this record descend from Old French partir, most familiar first.

• part ← parten
• party ← partie ← partie
• parter ← part ← parten
• repartee ← repartie ← repartir ← partir ← partir
• partage ← partir
• unpart ← part ← parten

Etymograph / Old French partir