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The word "sparse" entered English in the 14th century from Old French espars. It is ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root sper-, which also gave rise to the words "disperse" and "sprinkle."
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Etymology and Origin Asperges is a Latin word that literally means to sprinkle It is
Etymology Late Latin sparsus scattered dispersed source of French épars Spanish e
Etymology Latin aspersio from aspergere meaning to sprinkle or to scatter Pr
Etymology Late Latin sparsus scattered dispersed source of French épars Spanish e
Etymology The word diaspora originates from the Greek word διασπορά diaspora
Etymology Latin dispersus past participle of dispergere to scatter disperse Proto I
Etymology Latin dispersio from dispergere to scatter Proto Indo European sper t
Etymology The word thin is derived from the Old English word þynne which is itself
Etymology The word sheer has its origins in the Old English word scīr meaning pure
Etymology The word rare comes from the Latin word rarus which means thin scattered
Etymology Originates from Latin clarus meaning bright clear or shining Mea
Etymology Old English hynt Middle English hent Meaning A suggestion or clue that
Etymology Old French sojornee Late Latin subdiurnatus Latin sub meaning und
Etymology Meaning A response to a question or request Origin The word answer come