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Etymology of the English word abracadabra

the English word abracadabra
derived from the Latin word abracadabra (magic word)

Date

The earliest known usage of abracadabra in English dates from the 17th century.

Cognates

Dutch abracadabra, French abracadabra, German Abrakadabra, Norwegian abrakadabra, Swedish abrakadabra

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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