What language does the word pal come from?

The word "pal" comes from the Latin word "palatinus", which originally meant "of the palace".

Here's how it evolved:

* Palatinus (Latin) referred to something or someone belonging to the palace.

* Palatin (Old French) was a derivative of palatinus and meant "a count or noble".

* Pal (Middle English) evolved from palatin and began to be used as a term of endearment, meaning "friend" or "companion".

So, while the word's origin is Latin, it went through a journey through Old French and Middle English before becoming the familiar "pal" we know today.