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Etymology of the English word handicap

the English word handicap

Date

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

Derivations in English

handicapped, handicapper, handicapping

Derivations in other languages

Italian handicappare

Cognates

Dutch handicap, French handicap, German Handikap, Norwegian handikap, Swedish handikapp

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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