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English word origin

Etymology of sambo

Abbreviation of sandwich (pronounced "samwich") + excrescent -b- + -o (colloquializing suffix).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A sandwich.

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Abbreviation of sandwich (pronounced "samwich") + excrescent -b- + -o (colloquializing suffix).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A Russian martial art and combat sport.

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

From Russian са́мбо (sámbo), abbreviation of самооборо́на/самозащи́та без ору́жия (samooboróna/samozaščíta bez orúžija, “self-defense without weapons”).

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