English word origin

Etymology of Dec

Clipping of Declan.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

name

A diminutive of the male given name Declan.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of Declan.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

name

Abbreviation of December.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of December.

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