Etymology

soc

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Today it means: Sociology or social science. Full definition →

Middle English soke ← Old English sōcn
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soc · noun1

Abbreviation of sociology and social.

soc · noun2

Clipping of society.

soc · noun3

  1. Old English · inherited fromsōcn
  2. Middle English · inherited fromsoke
  3. English todaysoc

From Middle English soke, sok, soc, from Old English sōcn. More at soke.

Words from the same roots

Middle Englishsoke all →

soke

Old Englishsōcn all →

sokesokenEaton Soconsocage

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