English word origin

Etymology of mech

Ultimately from mechanical, mechanic, perhaps via mecha.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Abbreviation of mechanical. · Abbreviation of mechanized.

noun

A large piloted combat robot. · A robot. · Clipping of mechanic. · Clipping of mechanics.

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Ultimately from mechanical, mechanic, perhaps via mecha.

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