Bois etymology

French

French word bois comes from Proto-Germanic *buskaz (Bush; thicket.)

Etymology of bois

Detailed word origin of bois

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*buskaz Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) Bush; thicket.
bosk, busk Frankish (frk)
*busc Frankish (frk)
*buscus Vulgar Latin (la-vul)
boscus Late Latin (LL)
bois Old French (fro) Woodland; woods.
boiz Middle French (frm)
bois French (fr) Antler. Wood (material). Wood, woodland. Woodwind.