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Etymology of the English word outline
the English word
outline
derived from the English word
line
derived from the Old French word
ligne
derived from the Classical Latin word
linea
(string, line)
derived from the Classical Latin word
linum
(flax, linen cloth, thread)
derived from the Greek word
linon
, λίνον (flax; 'linen')
using the English prefix
out-
Derivations in English
outlined
,
outlining
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