larder

Where does the word "larder" come from? It comes from Latin lardum, passing through Old French before entering English (1300s).

Larder’s story begins in Latin: lardum meant “bacon fat.” The root of 'lard'. By medieval, the word had taken hold in Old French as lardier. A room for storing bacon and meat. It reached English by 1300s as larder. Broadened to any food store. Today, larder means a room or cupboard for storing food.

1. Stage 1 · Latin · ancient lardum "bacon fat", the root of 'lard'.
2. Stage 2 · Old French · medieval lardier "meat store", a room for storing bacon and meat.
3. Stage 3 · English · 1300s larder "meat store", broadened to any food store.