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pony

The origin and history of pony.

Etymology

From Scots powny, ultimately from Late Latin pullanus, "young animal," related to pullus. First recorded in English in 1659.

Origin: Late Latin · First attested 1659

Class of 1659

pony first entered the language around 1659.

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