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English word origin

Etymology of fils

From French fils (“son”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

The son referred to in the manner of the adjective above.

adj

Used after a proper name that is common to a father and his son to indicate that the son is being referred to rather than the father.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From French fils (“son”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Subdivision of currency used in many Arab countries.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Arabic فلس. Doublet of fool.

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