Angevin
/ˈændʒ.ɪ.vɪn/noun
Relating to Anjou, a historical region in western France, or to the Angevin dynasty.
Did you know?Angevin is the demonym for people from Anjou, and it became famous through the Angevin kings of England, whose French roots shaped medieval power across both sides of the Channel.
Etymological Timeline
Latin era
Latin
Andecavus
“Of the Andecavi, the ancient Gaulish people who lived in the Anjou region”
Late Latin
Late Latin
Andegavensis
“Pertaining to Anjou”
Old French
Old French
angevin
“A person from Anjou; of or relating to Anjou”
Middle English
English
angevin
“An Angevin ruler or something associated with Anjou and its dynasty”
Modern English
English
Angevin
“Relating to Anjou or the Angevin dynasty”