Aha! One of the most interesting kinds of etymology. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
That etymology is disputed. Bistro at Wikipedia
From the Russian for "fast," or so I've always heard, which the French adopted for a place to get a quick bite to eat.
Aha! One of the most interesting kinds of etymology. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
That etymology is disputed. Bistro at Wikipedia
From the Russian for "fast," or so I've always heard, which the French adopted for a place to get a quick bite to eat.