English
maron
Maron may come from French marron.
- Frenchc. 1600–presentmarronuncertain
- Englishtodaymaron
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history uncertain.
Lineage
- Frenchc. 1600–presentmarronuncertain
- Englishtodaymaron
The story
Either from French marron or Italian marrone, both from Latin Marrones.
Linked words
through French marron
Today it means
noun An alpine guide.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / French marron / maron