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Etymology of the English word lapse

the English word lapse
derived from the Latin word lapsus (gliding, sliding; slipping and falling)
derived from the Late Latin word labi (slip, slip and fall; slide)

Date

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

Derivations in English

lapsable, lapsed, lapsible, lapsing

Cognates

Dutch lapsus, French lapsus, German Lapsus, Norwegian lapsus, Swedish lapsus

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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