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The root of the word "scarce" comes from the Latin word "scarcius," which means "rare" or "thin." This evolved into the Old French term "escarc," before entering Middle English as "scarse." The term conveys the idea of something being insufficient in quantity or not easily available. Thus, "scarce" refers to a limited supply or rarity of something.

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