revers

Norwegian

noun-m1

Definitions

the reverse side of a coin or medal
reverse gear in a vehicle or machine

Etymology

Derived from Latin reversus (returned) derived from French revers (reverse side, lapel).

Origin

French

revers

Gloss

reverse side, lapel

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

revers English
reversibilis Latin
reversus Latin
Revers German
reversibile Italian
revers Dutch, Flemish
revers French
reverso Spanish, Castilian
revés Spanish, Castilian
*wert- Proto-Indo-European
reverso Portuguese
revers Norwegian Nynorsk
revers Old French
revers Middle French