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Etymology of the English word latrine

the English word latrine
derived from the Old French word latrines
derived from the Latin word latrina (latrine, privy; washing-place)
derived from the Latin word lavatrina (latrine, privy; washing-place)
derived from the Latin word lavare (to wash; wash, bathe; soak)
derived from the French word latrine
derived from the Latin word latrina (latrine, privy; washing-place)
derived from the Latin word lavatrina (latrine, privy; washing-place)
derived from the Latin word lavare (to wash; wash, bathe; soak)

Date

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

Cognates

Dutch latrine, French latrines, German Latrine, Norwegian latrine, Swedish latrin

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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