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Etymology of the English word vermeil

the English word vermeil
derived from the Old French word vermeil
derived from the Late Latin word vermiculus (grub, larva)
derived from the Latin word vermis (worm; worm, maggot)

Date

The earliest known usage of vermeil in English dates from the 15th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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