staff.
staff, mixture of plaster and fibre
Meaning & usage
staff, mixture of plaster and fibre
Le staff apparaît grâce au Français Mézier qui vers 1850 a l'idée de réaliser une première corniche préfabriquée armée d'une toile de jute. Dès lors l'emploi du staff se développe rapidement jusqu'à atteindre son apogée à la belle époque.
Where this word comes from
19th century. Obscure, possibly from German staffieren or Old French estofer (modern French étoffer)
staff, employees of a business
les membres du staff
governing body (army, corporation, administration, etc.)
Where this word comes from
20th century. From English staff.
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