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“Engineer”: Origins of the Word

by Hans F. on Jul 9, 2009

We hear the word “engineer” often in our everyday lives, but where does the word come from? According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word dates back to the year 1325 in the form of the Old French word engigneor, which means “constructor of military engines.” Let’s take a moment to think about history. Back [...]