argenton
|ar-jen-ton|
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/ɑrˈdʒɛntən/
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/ɑːˈdʒɛntən/
silver; place-name derived from 'silver' (shining)
Etymology
'argenton' originates from Gaulish (and ultimately from Proto-Celtic), specifically the root 'arganto-' where 'arganto-' meant 'silver'.
'argenton' developed as a place-name via Latin and Old French influences: Gaulish 'arganto-' > Latin 'argentum' (silver) > Old French 'argent' > formation of the toponym 'Argenton' in medieval times.
Initially the root referred to 'silver' (the metal or the shining quality); over time this root was applied to rivers or places (perhaps for 'shining' water) and eventually became a proper place-name 'Argenton'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place name in France (e.g., Argenton-sur-Creuse); a town or commune called Argenton.
Argenton is a small town in central France.
Noun 2
the name of one or more rivers in France (a river called Argenton).
The Argenton flows through several villages before joining a larger river.
Noun 3
a surname (Argenton) used by some people.
Ms. Argenton will attend the conference next week.
Last updated: 2025/10/12 02:34