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Etymology of the English word lullaby

the English word lullaby
derived from the Obsolete English word lulla
derived from the Obsolete English word bye

Date

The earliest known usage of lullaby in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

hushaby, rockabye

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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