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Etymology of the English word mustang

the English word mustang
derived from the Mexican Spanish word mestengo
derived from the Mexican Spanish word mesta

Date

The earliest known usage of mustang in English dates from the 19th century.

Cognates

Dutch mustang, French mustang, German Mustang, Norwegian mustang

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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