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Etymology of the English word hispid

the English word hispid
derived from the Latin word hispidus (rough, shaggy, hairy)
derived from the Greek word hispidus

Date

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

Derivations in English

hispidulous

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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