English word origin

Etymology of degen

From German Degen (“dagger”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Sword.

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From German Degen (“dagger”).

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Derivation mentionDegende

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A degenerate.

adj

Degenerate.

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

Clipping of degenerate.

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