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Etymology of the English word bestial

the English word bestial
derived from the Old French word bestial
derived from the Late Latin word bestialis (bestial, like a beast; fierce)
derived from the Late Latin word bestia (beast, animal, creature)

Date

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

Derivations in English

bestialize

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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