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English word origin

Etymology of reccy

Clipping of reconnaissance + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Reconnaissance.

verb

To investigate with a reconnaissance trip.

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

Clipping of reconnaissance + -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A recreation ground.

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

Clipping of recreation ground + -y.

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

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