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Etymology of the English word backdate

the English word backdate
derived from the English word date
derived from the Old French word date
derived from the Latin word data
derived from the Vulgar Latin word datum (present, gift; that which is given)
derived from the Latin word dare (give; dedicate; sell; surrender, give over; send to die)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dō-
derived from the English word back

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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