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Common Latin root?

Stuart C.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Common Latin root?

Does the verb s'asseoir and the crude English word for one's posterior share a common root?
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate reflexive verb s'asseoir in the present tense in French (Le Présent)"
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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Stuart,

No, they are from different roots.

Ass/arse in the meaning of slang for butt/behind, comes from the Latin asinus meaning donkey.

Asseoir derives from Latin assidere (to sit down).

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Common Latin root?

Does the verb s'asseoir and the crude English word for one's posterior share a common root?

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