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Etymology of the English word heron

the English word heron
derived from the Old French word hairon
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *khraigran-
derived from the Old French word heron

Date

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

Derivations in English

heronry, hern

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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