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Segs

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As an expert etymologist and linguistics professor, I'm delighted to guide you through the word "segs." While "segs" isn't a …

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Annexure

## ETYMOLOGY SUMMARY The word "annexure" is a formal term of relatively recent vintage, originating from the Latin verb *annectere*, …

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Africa

### ETYMOLOGY SUMMARY The name "Africa" journeys through millennia, primarily emerging from a Roman designation for a North African province. …

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Root

Prepare to dig deep, as we unearth the fascinating etymological layers of a word that sits at the very foundation …

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