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Etymology of the English word contraband

the English word contraband
derived from the Spanish word contrabanda
derived from the Italian word contrabando

Date

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

Cognates

Dutch contrabande, French contrebande, German Konterbande, Norwegian kontrabande, Swedish kontraband

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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