Budget
/ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/noun
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
Did you know?The word 'budget' comes from the Old French 'bougette', meaning 'little bag', which is eerily similar to how we carry our financial plans!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰug-
“to be able, to enjoy or to have”
Ancient Greek
Greek
βούλευμα (bouleuma)
“a proposal or plan, often related to governance or strategy”
Old French
Old French
bougette
“a small bag or purse, used for carrying money or documents”
Middle English
Middle English
budgette
“a small bag, often used in financial contexts”
Modern English
English
budget
“an estimate or plan for financial expenditure”