compass
The origin and history of compass.
Etymology
From Old French compas, ultimately from Latin com- ("together") plus passus ("a step" or "pace") — the same root behind "pace" and "pass."
The origin and history of compass.
From Old French compas, ultimately from Latin com- ("together") plus passus ("a step" or "pace") — the same root behind "pace" and "pass."
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