Etymology
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The term "measles" was first used in English in the 14th century to describe the disease known as morbilli. It is still used today as the common name for the condition.
Etymology Medieval Latin morbilli from Latin morbillus little disease Middle Engl
Etymology The word mesel has roots in two separate languages Hebrew mashal mean
Etymology Middle English misere from Old French misere from Latin misera feminine
Etymology Medieval Latin morbilli from Latin morbillus little disease Middle Engl
Etymology of Contagion The word contagion comes from the Latin word contagium which
Etymology The word dandy is derived from the Scottish dander meaning to strut abou
Etymology The word comprehension comes from the Latin word comprehendere which means
Etymology The word bust has two distinct etymologies depending on its meaning Meaning
Etymology Late Latin perditio destruction ruin from the verb perdere to destroy
Etymology The word raven derives from the Middle English rauen which itself originat
Etymology Speed comes from the Old English word spēd which means success prosper
Etymology The word minister is derived from the Latin word minister which means at