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English word origin

Etymology of doc

Clipping of doctor.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A doctor.

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

Clipping of doctor.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A document, especially (in professional jargon) a piece of technical documentation or legal evidence.

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

Clipping of document.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
noun

A documentary.

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

Clipping of documentary.

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Source etymology 4

Original entry ↗
noun

Clipping of doctorate.

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

Clipping of doctorate.

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