Etymology

all-round

Today it means: Having a wide scope, comprehensive. Full definition →

First used 1867
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The story

From all + round, initially “everywhere” (1728), “versatile” from 1867.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1867 Having many skills, versatile.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.