Masculine

sergent

sergeant

Frequency

B1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/sɛʁ.ʒɑ̃/
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Middle French, from Old French sergeant, sergent, serjant, sergient, sergant (“sergeant, servant”), from Medieval Latin or Late Latin servientem (“a servant, vassal, soldier, apparitor”), from Classical Latin servientem (“serving”), present participle of serviō, servīre (“serve, be a slave to”). See also servant.

serjeant-at-law

police sergeant

sergeant-at-law

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