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Etymology of the English word hamster

the English word hamster
derived from the German word hamster
derived from the High German word hamustro
derived from the Middle High German word hamastra
derived from the Old High German word hamustro

Date

The earliest known usage of hamster in English dates from the 17th century.

Cognates

Dutch hamster, French hamster, German Hamster, Icelandic hamstur, Swedish hamster

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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