What language is bière from?

Answered by Douglas Hiatt

The word “bière” is derived from the Middle French language. It was borrowed from Middle Dutch, which in turn originated from Old Dutch. The Old Dutch word for beer was *bier, and it can be traced back to the Proto-West Germanic language. This ancient word, *beuʀ, is also related to similar words found in Old Saxon and Old High German, namely “bior.”

The Proto-Germanic root of *beuzą is the common ancestor of these various Germanic words for beer. Additionally, it is worth noting that Old English also had its own word for beer, which was “bēor.” The similarities between these different Germanic languages highlight their shared linguistic heritage.

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The word “bière” originated from the Middle French language, which borrowed it from Middle Dutch. The Dutch word can be traced back to Old Dutch and ultimately to the Proto-West Germanic language. This ancient Germanic root, *beuzą, gave rise to various words for beer in different Germanic languages, including Old English.