engin
common noun
Syllable Decomposition
enginfrom the Latin ingenium (intelligence, spirit, talent, skill, capacity, genius, know-how), which became engieng in Old French; the word went from the meaning of 'mind' to 'inventive mind' then 'ruse' and 'war machine'. Its derivatives engenier and enginos were later 'reclothed' in a more Latin form as ingénier and ingénieux.
Definitions
- militaire
- sport
Synonyms
Plural
engins
Translations
english:apparatus
spanish:herramienta
italian:attrezzo
See also
Engins (pn.)