Gin Definition
Origin of Gin
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Abbreviation of geneva or alternatively from Dutch genever (“juniper”) from the Old French genevre (French genièvre), from Latin iūniperus (“juniper”). Hence Gin rummy (first attested 1941).
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Alteration of geneva from Dutch jenever from Middle Dutch geniver juniper from Old French geneivre from Vulgar Latin iiniperus from Latin iūniperus
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Middle English ginnen, from Old English ginnan (“to open", "to cut open”)
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Middle English from Old French short for engin skill engine
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Dharug dyin, but having acquired a derogatory tone.
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Aphetism of Old French engin (“engine”).
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