from which language the name "chaucer" has been driven ?
Correct answer: A. french
- A. french
- B. latin
- C. italian
- D. English
Explanation
Chaucer is derived from the Anglo-French word chaucier, meaning a maker or seller of footwear. French is therefore the relevant source language, not Latin or Italian.
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