Etymology

jactitation

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Today it means: Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment. Full definition →

Medieval Latin jactitio
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  1. Medieval Latin · derived fromjactitio
  2. English todayjactitation

From Medieval Latin jactitio, from iactitō (“throw, fling; boast, brag; utter, mention”).

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