English word origin

Etymology of num

Inflection of nim.

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Source etymology 1

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verb

past participle of nim

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Inflection of nim.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Abbreviation of number. · Abbreviation of numeral.

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

Shortening of number.

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Source etymology 3

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intj

Used to denote eating, or enjoyment of eating.

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

Likely onomatopoeic.

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