English
Forster
Forster comes from French fustrier ‘blockmaker’.
- Frenchc. 1600–presentfustrier‘blockmaker’
- EnglishtodayForster
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Frenchc. 1600–presentfustrier‘blockmaker’
- EnglishtodayForster
Every English word from French fustrier
Today it means
name An occupational or topographic surname originating as an occupation for someone who worked or lived in a forest.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / French fustrier / Forster