Limoges
/lɪˈmoʊʒ/noun
A city in central France, historically renowned for its porcelain and enamel work.
Did you know?Limoges preserves the name of the Lemovices, a pre-Roman Celtic people, while the city itself was originally called Augustoritum under Roman rule.
Etymological Timeline
Late Iron Age
Gaulish
Lemovices
“Name of the Celtic tribe occupying the region; its internal meaning is uncertain.”
1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
Latin
Lemovices
“Roman designation for the Celtic people of the area.”
Roman Period
Latin
Augustoritum
“The settlement’s Roman name, generally interpreted as “ford of Augustus.””
Early Medieval Period
Latin
Lemovicas
“A Latin place-name form referring to the territory or city of the Lemovices.”
12th–13th Century
Old French
Limoges
“The developing French form of the ancient tribal and place name.”
Modern English
English
Limoges
“The French city, especially associated internationally with fine porcelain.”