attached etymology

Etymology: From Middle English attachen, from Anglo-French atacher, ultimately from Vulgar Latin attaccare, from ad- + tāccare (“to touch”).

Meaning: To connect, fasten, or secure something.

Origin: The word "attach" comes from the Old French word attacher, which in turn comes from the Latin word ad- (meaning "to") and tāccare (meaning "to touch"). The word was first used in English in the early 14th century.

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