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Etymology of the English word ligament

the English word ligament
derived from the Medieval Latin word ligamentum (a bandage)
derived from the Late Latin word ligare (to bind; to tie; bind, tie, fasten)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *leig-

Date

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

Derivations in English

ligamentous

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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