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Etymology of the English word abscond

the English word abscond
derived from the Latin word abscondere (hide, conceal, secrete)
derived from the Latin word condere (build, found, make; put, insert; store up; restore; sheathe; plunge)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dhē-
derived from the Latin word abs

Date

The earliest known usage of abscond in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

abscondee, abscondence, absconded, absconding

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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