Etymology

monticle

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Today it means: A small mountain, or hillock. Full definition →

First used 15th c.Middle English [Term?] ← Middle French monticule
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  1. Middle French · derived frommonticule
  2. Middle English · inherited from[Term?]
  3. English todaymonticle

From Middle English [Term?], from Middle French monticule.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15th c. A small mountain, or hillock.

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