cygnet
The origin and history of cygnet.
Etymology
The word comes from Middle English cignet, from Anglo-Norman. It began as a diminutive of Old French cigne, "swan", which traces back through Latin cygnus to Ancient Greek.
The origin and history of cygnet.
The word comes from Middle English cignet, from Anglo-Norman. It began as a diminutive of Old French cigne, "swan", which traces back through Latin cygnus to Ancient Greek.
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