TIL the word "apron" comes from the Old French word "napron." Over time "a napron" became "an apron."

3 years ago by bhmnscmm to c/til

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CautiousYellow 13 points 3 years ago

orange is the same: "a norange -> an orange", hence "una naranja" in Spanish.

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