gambon

See also: Gambon and gambón

Middle English

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman gambon, from Norman gambon, from Old French jambon (“ham”), from jambe (“leg”)+-on (gambe in Norman, gamb in Middle English), from Late Latin gamba (“hock, animal leg”), from Ancient Greek καμπή (kampḗ). Analysable as gamb +‎ -on

Noun

gambon

  1. ham

Descendants
  • English: gammon
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