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Etymology of the English word kestrel

the English word kestrel
derived from the Obsolete French word cresserelle
derived from the Old French word cresserele
derived from the Old French word cressele
derived from the Old French word cresselle

Date

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

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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