English word origin

Etymology of Merc

Clipping of Mercedes-Benz.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A Mercedes-Benz automobile.

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

Clipping of Mercedes-Benz.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

A Ford-Mercury automobile · Clipping of Mercury dime.

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

Clipping of Mercury.

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