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1. Etymology of the English word tattoo

the English word tattoo
derived from the Dutch word taptoe

Derivations in English

tattooed, tattooing

Cognates

Dutch tatoeeren, French tatouer, German tätowieren, Norwegian tatovere, Swedish tatuera

Usage

Word found in Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word tattoo

derived from the English word tattoo
derived from the Tahitian word tatau

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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