Question 1

What is the etymology of thr French word "Auge"?

Accepted Answer

algia; (11th century) alge possibly derived from a hypothetical root alg-, possibly related to the notion of humidity, see algor and alga in Latin. This root also seems to be present in the name of the ancient territory of Augerons in the Eure (algerum 1050), divided around the 12th century into two parishes: Saint-Aquilin-d'Augerons and Saint-Denis-d'Augerons. The root alg- might also be found in the name of Lalgot (alegot 1108), a right-bank tributary of the Vie in Saint-Loup-de-Fribois, see Augers-en-Brie and Augerolles.

Question 2

What does the French word "Auge" mean?

Accepted Answer

French commune located in the Ardennes department.
French commune located in the Creuse department.
Village and former French commune located in the Charente department, integrated into the commune of Auge-Saint-Médard.
Village and former French commune located in the Jura department, integrated into the commune of Barésia-sur-l'Ain.
Natural and traditional region of Normandy, known as the Pays d'Auge.

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