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Etymology of the English word handsome

the English word handsome
derived from the English word hand
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *khanduz

Date

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

Derivations in English

handsomely, unhandsome

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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