English
Machin
Machin comes from Anglo-Norman machun, and goes back to Frankish *makjo ‘maker’.
- Frankishc. 250–700*makjo‘maker’reconstructed
- Anglo-Normanc. 1066–1400machun
- EnglishtodayMachin
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Frankishc. 250–700*makjo‘maker’reconstructed
- Anglo-Normanc. 1066–1400machun
- EnglishtodayMachin
Every English word from Frankish *makjo
Today it means
name A surname originating as an occupation.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Frankish *makjo / Machin