Etymology

Genevese

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Today it means: A native or inhabitant of Geneva. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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The story

From Geneva + -ese. Compare Genevan, Genevian, Genevois.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. A native or inhabitant of Geneva.
  • from 18th c. Of or pertaining to Geneva; Genevan.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.