English word origin

Etymology of cit.

From Latin citātus (“cite, summon”).

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Source etymology 1

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verb

Abbreviation of cited.

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From Latin citātus (“cite, summon”).

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Unspecified derivation mentioncitātusla

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Abbreviation of citizenship. · Abbreviation of citation.

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

Abbreviation

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