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    What is the etymology of the word 'limousine'?

    Question #60395. Asked by bojjie. (Nov 06 05 5:50 PM)


    JoshCaleb12

    		1902, "enclosed automobile with open driver's seat," from Fr. limousine, from Limousin, region in central France, originally an adj. referring to its chief city, Limoges. Modern automobile meaning evolved from perceived similarity of the car's profile to a type of hood worn by the inhabitants of that province.

    http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=limousine

    Nov 06 05, 6:01 PM

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