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English word origin

Etymology of pec

Clipping of pectoral.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

The pectoralis major muscle. · Clipping of pectoral sandpiper.

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

Clipping of pectoral.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Money.

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

From Latin pecūnia (“money”).

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