passetemps

See also: passe-temps

Middle French

Etymology

From passe (imperative of passer (“to pass”)) +‎ temps (“time”).

Noun

passetemps m (plural passetemps)

  1. pastime; hobby

Descendants

  • French: passe-temps
  • → Middle English: passe tyme, passetyme (calque)
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