Courant
/kʊˈrɑːnt/noun
A newspaper, especially one published in the 17th or 18th century, or a historical term for current news.
Did you know?The Daily Courant, launched in London in 1702, is widely regarded as England’s first successful daily newspaper.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kers-
“To run or move swiftly; a reconstructed root behind words connected with movement.”
Classical Latin
Latin
currere
“To run, rush, or flow.”
Late Latin
Latin
currens
“Running or flowing; the present participle of currere.”
Old French
Old French
courant
“Running, flowing, or current; also used for something circulating.”
16th Century
French
courant
“Current news or a news report in circulation.”
17th Century
English
courant
“A newspaper or printed news sheet, particularly one carrying contemporary reports.”
Modern English
English
courant
“A historical term for a newspaper or current news; also seen in names and titles.”