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    Why is a governor's campaign called a gubernatorial campaign?

    Question #125187. Asked by Joepetz. (Feb 19 12 9:56 PM)


    MikeMaster99

    		'Gubernator' (hence gubernatorial) comes from the Latin to steer or govern. 'Governor' on the other hand comes from Old French.

    http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19960710

    Feb 19 12, 10:05 PM

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