Burgundian
/bɜːrˈɡʌn.di.ən/noun
Relating to the historical region of Burgundy in France or its people.
Did you know?The Burgundians were originally a Germanic tribe known for their fierce warrior culture, and their name is tied to the word for 'mountain dweller', reflecting their formidable nature.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*burgz
“fortified place, hill, or mountain”
Old High German
OHG
burg
“fortress or castle”
Old English
OE
burg
“fortified town or settlement”
Medieval Latin
MedLat
Burgundiones
“the name of the tribe occupying the region of Burgundy”
Old French
OF
Bourgogne
“the region named after the Burgundians”
Modern English
English
Burgundian
“pertaining to the people or culture of Burgundy”