EuroLex/F/Gendarme


 * Original language: French
 * Original form and meaning: gendarme 'policeman, constabulary serviceman'

(Note: If the status is not specifically indicated then the word is stylistically neutral and generally used; if earlier meaning and status equals current use the former may be expressed by writing "dito". Cf. also the project guidelines.)

Annotations
Etymology: from F contraction of gens d'armes "men at arms", later applied to military police. Gens is pl. of gent "nation, people", from L gentem, acc. of gens "race, nation, people"

Source: http://www.etymonline.com

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