Ballet etymology

English

English word ballet comes from Proto-Germanic *balwą (Evil, misfortune.)

Etymology of ballet

Detailed word origin of ballet

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*balwą Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) Evil, misfortune.
balo Old High German (goh) Destruction.
ballo Italian (it) A dance or ball.
balletto Italian (it) Ballet. Ballet music. Dance troupe; corps de ballet.
ballet French (fr) Ballet.
ballet English (en) (heraldry) A bearing in coats of arms representing one or more balls, called bezants, plates, etc., according to colour.. (music) A light part song, frequently with a fa-la-la chorus, common among Elizabethan and Italian Renaissance composers.. A classical form of dance.. A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.. The company of persons [...]