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Etymology of the English word gadget

the English word gadget
derived from the French word gachette

Date

The earliest known usage of gadget in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

gadgeteer, gadgetry, widget

Derivations in other languages

Romanian gadget

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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