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English word origin

Etymology of foyer

Borrowed from French foyer (“hearth, lobby”), in turn from Vulgar Latin *focārium, from Late Latin focārius, from Latin focus (“hearth”). Cognate with Spanish hogar (“home”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Such a space used in a hotel, theater, etc. · Such a space in a residence (house or apartment). · The crucible or basin in a furnace which receives the molten metal. · A hostel offering accommodation and work opportunities to homeless young people.

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Borrowed from French foyer (“hearth, lobby”), in turn from Vulgar Latin *focārium, from Late Latin focārius, from Latin focus (“hearth”). Cognate with Spanish hogar (“home”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mentionfoyerfr
  • Derivation mentionfocusla
  • Cognate mentionhogares
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