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Etymology of the English word abandon

the English word abandon
derived from the Old French word abandounen
derived from the Old French word a (gogo)
derived from the Old French word bandon

Date

The earliest known usage of abandon in English dates from the 14th century.

Derivations in English

abandonee, abandoned, abandoning

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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