Where does the word "essay" come from?

clue: etymolgy of essay

Asked by carol cox 15 years ago 12/16/2009 1:50 PM

Last updated by salmawisoky 2 years ago 3/17/2023 1:36 PM

Answered by Jill W 2 years ago 2/5/2023 11:52 AM

The word essay comes from the Middle French essai, meaning "trial, attempt, essay".