auberge

See also: aubèrge

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French auberge. The term is attested in the fifteenth century as auberge, a loan from a term attested in eleventh century Old Occitan alberga (camp, hut), derived from albergar (to host). The term originated in Frankish *harjabergu, composed of the elements *harjaz (army) (compare German Heer) and *berganą (to shelter, to protect), whence German bergen. Doublet of albergo and harbor.

Noun

auberge (plural auberges)

  1. An inn or hostel.

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French

Etymology

    Borrowed from Old Occitan alberga (camp, hut), from Frankish *harjabergu, composed of the elements *harjaz (army) and *berganą (to shelter, to protect). Doublet of albergue.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /o.bɛʁʒ/
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    Noun

    auberge f (plural auberges)

    1. hostel
    2. (slang) prison

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    Descendants

    • English: auberge
    • Polish: oberża

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