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Etymology of the English word happy

the English word happy
derived from the English word hap
derived from the Old Norse word happ
using the English suffix -y

Date

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

Derivations in English

happiness, slaphappy, happily, unhappy

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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