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1. Etymology of the English word drum

the English word drum
derived from the Irish word druim
derived from the Middle Dutch word tromme
derived from the Gaelic word druim

Derivations in English

drumbeat, drumbeater, drumfire, drumfish, drumhead, drummer, drumroll, drumskin, drumstick, eardrum, kettledrum, drumlin, drums, drummed, drumming

Cognates

Dutch trommel, German Trommel, Norwegian tromme, Swedish trumma

Usage

Word found in Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word drum

derived from the English word drum
derived from the Gaelic word druim

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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