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French word foyer comes from Latin focus, and later Latin focarius (That which concerns the hearth A kitchen-boy.)

focus (Latin)

(figuratively) house, family. Firepan, coal pan, brazier. Fireplace, hearth.

focarius (Latin)

That which concerns the hearth A kitchen-boy.

focārius (Late Latin)

*focārium (Vulgar Latin)

foyer (French)

Hearth. Home, domicile. Household. Lobby, foyer. Source, centre, seat.

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