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Etymology of the English word mire

the English word mire
derived from the Old Norse word myrr
derived from the Old Norse word murr
derived from the Old Norse word myrr

Date

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

Derivations in English

quagmire, bemire, miry, mired, miring

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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