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Can you guess where these English words originate?

By Steffanie Zazulak
March 22, 2016
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Did you know that many English words originated from around the world? English is a language that is constantly evolving and reinventing itself, and it’s not afraid to be influenced by other languages. Can you guess where these common English words originate?*

*Many words have origins in different countries and languages. We’re looking for the direct influence of the words.


 

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