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Etymology of the English word malmsey

the English word malmsey
derived from the Medieval Latin word Malmasia
derived from the Medieval Latin word malvasia

Date

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

Usage

Word found in Middle English, Modern English



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