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1. Etymology of the English word match

the English word match
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *mag- (kneading)
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *gamakon

Derivations in English

matchbook, matchbox, matchlock, matchstick, matchwood, matchless, matchmaker, match-play, matchboard, matchup, matched, matching

Cognates

Catalan mexta, French mèche, Italian miccia, Provençal meca

Usage

Word found in Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word match

derived from the English word match
derived from the Old French word meiche
derived from the Latin word myxa (tree ; sebesten, it's plum-like fruit)
derived from the Greek word muxa, μύξα (mucus)

Derivations in English

matchboard, matchless, matchlist, matchmaker, mismatch, outmatch, rematch, overmatch

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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