savate

English

noun

Definitions

a form of French martial art that involves combinations of punching and kicking moves

Etymology

Borrowed from French savate (worn-out shoe).

Origin

French

savate

Gloss

worn-out shoe

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

savate French
savetier French
savate Spanish, Castilian
savate Middle French
savat Mauritian Creole
savatte West Flemish
savat Seychellois Creole