Etymograph

English

farse

Farse comes from Medieval Latin farsa.

  1. Medieval Latinc. 600–1500farsa
  2. Englishtodayfarse

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

Lineage

  1. Medieval Latinc. 600–1500farsa
  2. Englishtodayfarse

Linked words

through Medieval Latin farsa

farce

Another origin of farse

  1. Old Frenchc. 842–1400farsir
  2. Englishtodayfarse

Today it means

noun A vernacular paraphrase inserted into Latin liturgy.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Medieval Latin farsa / farse