Journ
/dʒɜːrn/noun
An obsolete or dialectal English form historically connected with a day or a day’s journey.
Did you know?The same ancient root behind journ ultimately connects “day” with words such as “divine,” “deity,” and “jovial,” all linked to the Indo-European sky-god root.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dyew-
“To shine; the bright sky, daylight, or the celestial realm.”
Classical Latin
Latin
diēs
“Day; the period of daylight.”
Late Latin
Latin
diurnus
“Of the day; daily.”
Old French
Old French
jorn
“Day; a day’s work or period of travel.”
Middle English
Middle English
jorn
“A day, day’s travel, or journey; an older form related to journey.”
Modern English
English
journ
“An obsolete or dialectal form preserved mainly in historical or regional usage.”