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Etymology of the English word robin

the English word robin
derived from the English word arbitrary
derived from the Latin word arbitrarius (at discretion of arbiter; done by arbitration; arbitrary)
derived from the Latin word arbiter (eye-witness, on-looker; umpire)
derived from the English word Robin Redbreast
derived from the Old French word Robin
derived from the Old French word Robert

Date

The earliest known usage of robin in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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