Etymology

plethory

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First used 17th c.Latin plethora
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  1. Latin · derived fromplethora
  2. English todayplethory

Alteration of Latin plethora after + -y.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. A plethora.
  • 17th–19th c. A plethora; a dangerous excess of something.

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