Etymology

anybody

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Today it means: Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person. Full definition →

Middle English ani-bodi, anybodi, eny body
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromani-bodi, anybodi, eny body
  2. English todayanybody

From Middle English ani-bodi, anybodi, eny body. By surface analysis, any + body.

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