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jargon
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[ˈdʒɑːɡ(ə)n], (Noun)
Definitions:
- special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand
(e.g: legal jargon)
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Origin
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late Middle English (originally in the sense ‘twittering, chattering’, later ‘gibberish’): from Old French jargoun, of unknown origin. The main sense dates from the mid 17th century
[ˈdʒɑːɡ(ə)n], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a translucent, colourless, or smoky gem variety of zircon
(e.g: rings set with jargons and pearls)
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Origin
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mid 18th century: from French, from Italian giargone; probably ultimately related to zircon
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