Question 1

Where does the French word "coquille" come from?

Accepted Answer

(13th century) borrowed from Latin conchylium and altered under the influence of coque, see cagouille. The meaning of 'typographical error' may be explained by vendre ses coquilles ('to deceive') hence coquille 'error'. Another explanation would be that if one makes a coquille when writing the word coquille, one obtains the word couille, which is quite embarrassing.

Question 2

What is the definition of the French word "coquille"?

Accepted Answer

First person singular of the indicative present of coquiller.
Third person singular of the indicative present of coquiller.
First person singular of the subjunctive present of coquiller.
Third person singular of the subjunctive present of coquiller.
Second person singular of the imperative of coquiller.

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