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Etymology of the English word exorcize

the English word exorcize
derived from the Latin word exorcizare (exorcise)
derived from the Greek word exorkizein, ἐξορκίζω
derived from the Greek word ex-
derived from the Greek word horkizein, ὁρκίζω (to put on oath; make swear; by analogy, to solemnly enjoin)
derived from the Greek word horkos, ὅρκος (a limit; (sacred) restraint (specially, an oath))
derived from the Greek word orkos

Date

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

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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