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Etymology of the English word crypt

the English word crypt
derived from the Latin word crypta (crypt, underground room for rites; vault)
derived from the Greek word kruptos, κρυπτός (concealed; private)
derived from the Greek word kruptein, κρύπτειν, κρύπτω
derived from the Greek word krupte, κρύπτη (a hidden place; cellar ('crypt'))
derived from the Greek word kruptein, κρύπτειν, κρύπτω
derived from the Greek word kruptein, κρύπτειν, κρύπτω

Date

The earliest known usage of crypt in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

decrypt

Cognates

Dutch crypte, French crypte, German Krypta, Norwegian krypt, Swedish krypta

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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