What language did the word quiet come from?

The word "quiet" comes from Old French "quiét," which itself comes from Latin "quietus."

Here's a breakdown of the etymology:

* Quiet (English)

* Quiét (Old French)

* Quietus (Latin) - meaning "rest, repose, peace"

So, the word "quiet" has a long and interesting journey through languages, eventually finding its way into English.