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Etymology of the English word orb

the English word orb
derived from the Old French word orbe
derived from the Classical Latin word orbis (anything circular; circle; territory, region)
derived from the Latin word orbus (bereft, deprived,childless)

Derivations in English

orby, orbed, orbing

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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