Etymology

passenger

pas·sen·ger
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Today it means: One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew. Full definition →

Old French passagier
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  1. Old French · derived frompassagier
  2. English todaypassenger

From Old French passagier with intrusive n (see etymology of messenger).

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