English word origin

Etymology of commo

Clipping of communication + -o.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

Clipping of communication.

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

Clipping of communication + -o.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Clipping of communist.

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

Clipping of communist + -o.

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Raw extraction fields are retained for auditing. Their order does not establish ancestry.

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