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Etymology of the English word corral

the English word corral
derived from the Spanish word corral
derived from the Vulgar Latin word currale
derived from the Latin word currus (chariot, light horse vehicle; triumphal chariot)
derived from the Medieval Latin word currere (run, trot, gallop)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kers-

Date

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

Derivations in English

corraled, corralling

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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