How the French language influenced English with the word 'vinegar'

'Vinegar' is a word borrowed from French 'vyn egre'. The word entered the English language some time around the 13th century.

vinegar [noun] [13th century]

• a sour liquid obtained by fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids and used as a condiment or preservative
• ill humor
• sourness
• vim

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Etymology: Middle English 'vinegre' from Anglo-French 'vin egre' from 'vin' wine (from Latin 'vinum') + 'egre' keen, sour

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