English word general comes from Middle French general
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| general | Middle French (frm) | |
| generall | Old French (fro) | |
| general | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| general | English (en) | (sometimes, _, postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. [from 14th c.]. Giving or consisting of only the most important aspects of something, ignoring minor details; indefinite. [from 16th c.]. Including or involving every part or member of a given or [...] |