Etymology

Abyssin

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Today it means: Synonym of Abyssinian. Full definition →

First used before 1577Renaissance Latin Abyssīnī
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  1. Renaissance Latin · derived fromAbyssīnī“the Abyssinians”
  2. English todayAbyssin

From Renaissance Latin Abyssīnī (“the Abyssinians”).

Words from the same roots

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Abyssinia

First known use, by meaning

  • from before 1577 Synonym of Abyssinian.
  • from 1600 Synonym of Abyssinian.

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