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What is a 10 letter word for origin?

If you are looking for a word that means cause or basis then 'provenance, progenitor, derivation or antecedent'


What country did the last name Mascarenas come from?

The name Mascarenas is a derivation of the Portuguese name Mascarenhas. There is a town in Portugal named Mascarenhas. Another derivation of the name is Mascarenaz.


Where does the name April come from?

The girls' name no doubt comes from the month which gets its name from the Romans. The derivation of the Latin Aprilis is uncertain- it may be derived from a word that meant to open up, as do the buds of spring.


Where did the word gothic originate?

The word gothic is derived from a European tribe called the Goths, thought to have originated in southern Sweden, who spread all over Europe. The word is now used to describe an architectural style and, as a derivation of that, a genre of literature based on dark deeds in crumbling "gothic" mansions and castles. The modern trend in style called "goth" is similarly based on dark or arcane themes.


What is the english derivation for ancilla?

The term "ancilla" is derived from Latin, where it means "female servant" or "handmaid." In English, it is often used in legal contexts to refer to a secondary or supportive role, such as in the phrase "ancillary services." The root of the word can be traced to the verb "ancillare," which means "to serve." Thus, "ancilla" embodies the concept of assistance or support.