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Etymology of the English word clandestine

the English word clandestine
derived from the Latin word clandestinus (secret, hidden, concealed)
derived from the Latin word clam

Date

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

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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