Old French governer

← Ancient Greek κυβερνάω (derived)

← Latin gubernāre (inherited)

← Latin gubernō (mention)

→ English government (mention)

→ English govern (derived)

→ Middle English governen (derived)

→ French gouverner (inherited)

→ Middle French gouverner (inherited)

→ Old French governement (suffix)

→ Norman gouvèrner (inherited)