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Etymology of the English word epigram

the English word epigram
derived from the Latin word epigramma (inscription, epitaph; short poem)
derived from the Greek word epigramma, ἐπίγραμμα
derived from the Greek word epigraphein, ἐπιγράφω
derived from the Greek word graphein, γράφω (to draw)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gerbh-

Date

The earliest known usage of epigram in English dates from the 15th century.

Cognates

Dutch epigram, French épigramme, German Epigramm, Italian epigramma, Lithuanian epigrama, Norwegian epigram, Russian эпигpaммa

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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