French word dos comes from Latin dorsalis (Dorsal; of or pertaining to the back.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| dorsum | Latin (lat) | (anatomy) back, part of the body between the neck and buttocks. (figuratively) ridge, summit. |
| dorsalis | Latin (lat) | Dorsal; of or pertaining to the back. |
| dorsal | English (eng) | (art) A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.. (linguistics) A sound produced using the dorsum of the tongue.. In snakes, any of the longitudinal series of plates that encircle the body, excluding the ventral scales. (anatomy) Relating to the top surface of the foot or hand.. (anatomy) With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or [...] |
| *dossum | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| dos | Old French (fro) | (anatomy) back. |
| dos | French (fra) | (anatomy) back (of a person). (in the plural) backs (of persons). Backstroke. |