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French word montre comes from Proto-Italic *moneō (Remind, warn.)
*moneō (Proto-Italic)
Remind, warn.
moneo (Latin)
I remind. I warn, advise.
monstrum (Latin)
(figuratively) a thing that evokes fear and wonder. (metonymically) a monster, monstrosity, whether in size or character. A divine omen indicating misfortune, an evil omen, portent.
monstro (Latin)
I advise, teach. I appoint, ordain.. I denounce, indict.. I show, point out, indicate.
monstrer (Old French)
To show (to make see, to make aware of).
moustrer (Middle French)
montrer (French)
(reflexive) to display, to demonstrate one's characteristics. To show.
montre (French)
(dated) display, showcase. Watch, wristwatch.