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Etymology of the English word measles

the English word measles
derived from the Low German word masele
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *mas-

Date

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

Derivations in English

measly, measled

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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