1475-1700 Loanwords

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1475-1700 Loanwords

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• James DiStasio

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Norse Loanwords

• Keg (1632)
• Freckle (1544)
• Gasp (1586)

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Classical Loanwords

• Joke (1670)
• Ultimate (1654)
• Mandible (1475)
• Harmonic (1570)
• Biceps (1634)

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Classical/European Loanwords

• Treasure Thesaurus
• Strange Extraneous
• Jealous Zealous

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French Loanwords

• Barbarian (1549)
• Javelin (1513)
• Formidable (1508)
• Opponent (1553)
• Hospitable (1570)
• Admire (1590)
• Parade (1656)

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Italian Loanwords

• Bandit (1593)
• Balcony (1618)
• Ghetto (1611)
• Motto (1589)
• Zany (1588)
• Antic (1548)
• Arsenal (1509)

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Spanish and Portuguese

• Cannibal (1553)
• Hammock (1555)
• Cockroach (1599)
• Jaguar (1604)
• Hurricane (1555)
• Breeze (1565)
• Sombrero (1598)

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Dutch Loanwords

• Smack (1570)
• Landscape (1603)
• Smuggle (1687)
• Sketch (1668)
• Uproar (1526)

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German Loanwords

• Knapsack (1603)
• Noodle (1525)
• Plunder (1643)
• Swindle (1559)

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Celtic Loanwords

• Leprechaun (1604)
• Plaid (1510)
• Trousers (1599)
• Whiskey (1689)

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Native American Loanwords

• Woodchuck (1674)
• Raccoon (1608)
• Squash (1643)
• Moose (1568)

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