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Where does the word 'nil' come from?

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 10/27/2022

nil - "nothing," 1833, from L. nil, contraction of nihil, nihilum "nothing," from ne- "not" (see un-) + hilum "small thing, trifle," of unknown origin.

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