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Etymology of the English word vase

the English word vase
derived from the French word vase
derived from the Late Latin word vas (vessel; one who guarantees court appearance of defendant; surety; bail; vessel, dish; vase)

Date

The earliest known usage of vase in English dates from the 17th century.

Cognates

Dutch vaas, French vase, German Vase, Icelandic vasi, Italian vaso, Lithuanian vaza, Portuguese vasa, Provençal vas, Russian вазa, Spanish vaso, Swedish vas, Yiddish vaze

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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