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Marina

3 stages from Latin to English.

Today it means a harbor or dock with facilities for yachts and small boats

Where does the word "marina" come from? It comes from Latin marinus, passing through Italian before entering English (1805-1935).

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Stage 1 of 3
marinus
Latin · ancient
"of the sea, maritime"
an adjective meaning 'of the sea', from mare
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Stage 2 of 3
marina
Italian · medieval
"shore, coast"
used as a noun for the shore or coast
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Stage 3 of 3
marina
English · 1805-1935
"a harbor with moorings for boats"
entered for a seaside promenade, then narrowed to a harbor with moorings for small boats
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