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

'Parquet' is a word borrowed from French 'parquet'. The word entered the English language some time around 1816.

parquet [noun] [1816]

• a patterned wood surface (as flooring or paneling)
• one made of
• parquetry
• the main floor of a theater

Meaning: a patterned wood surface (as flooring or paneling); one made of parquetry; parquetry.

Etymology: French; from Middle French; small enclosure; from parc park.

Topics: Materials:Wood.

Origin: From French to English.

note: The diminutive of the Old French parc (park or enclosure). The term was applied to decorative wood flooring because the geometric patterns were seen as creating small separate compartments on the floor.

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