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Etymology of the English word happen

the English word happen
derived from the English word hap
derived from the Old Norse word happ
using the English suffix -en

Date

The earliest known usage of happen in English dates from the 14th century.

Derivations in English

happenchance, happening, happened

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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