'gourmand' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'gourmand,' where 'gour-' meant 'glutton' and '-mand' was a suffix indicating a person.

'gourmand' changed from the Old French word 'gourmand' and eventually became the modern English word 'gourmand'.

Initially, it meant 'glutton,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much'.