English word origin

Etymology of mando

Clipping of mandatory + -o.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

adj

Clipping of mandatory.

noun

A mandatory, a sign or line that requires the path of the disc to be above, below or to one side of it.

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

Clipping of mandatory + -o.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Clipping of mandolin.

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

Clipping of mandolin.

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