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Etymology of the English word solitaire

the English word solitaire
derived from the Old French word solitaire
derived from the Latin word solitarius (hermit; anchorite; person living alone; solitary, living, acting on one's own)
derived from the Late Latin word solus (only, single; lonely)

Date

The earliest known usage of solitaire in English dates from the 18th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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