Etymology

Abyssinian

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Today it means: Of or pertaining to Ethiopia or its inhabitants; Ethiopian. Full definition →

First used 1697
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From Abyssinia + -n.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1697 Of or pertaining to Ethiopia or its inhabitants; Ethiopian.
  • from 1687 Of or pertaining to the Abyssinian Church.
  • from 1871 A short-haired domestic cat descended from the cats of ancient Egypt, making it one of the oldest breeds in the world.
  • from 1693 A member of the Abyssinian Church.
  • from 1703 A native of Ethiopia.
  • from 1660 The Amharic language.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.