Originally Posted by
Ogre
I always thought that Sergeant (regardless how you spell it) was derived from the Greek "Slave".
Mind you, discussing the derivation with my immediate line manager on one posting did not go well, he concluded that if that was the case he would immediately put through the paperwork to get me acting-Sgt and treat me accordingly....
Latin 'serviens' (one who serves) allegedly. Making the j the correct spelling historically speaking.