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Etymology of the English word chic

the English word chic
derived from the French word chic
derived from the German word Schick
derived from the Middle High German word sich schicken
derived from the German word schicken

Date

The earliest known usage of chic in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

unchic

Cognates

Dutch chic, French chic, French chique, German Schicht, Swedish chic

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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