First Known Use: 14th century
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merlin
noun mer·lin \ˈmər-lən\
Definition of MERLIN
: a small compact falcon (Falco columbarius) of the northern hemisphere having a broad dark terminal band on the tail and upperparts that are slate blue in males and brown in females
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Origin of MERLIN
Middle English merlioun, from Anglo-French merilun, alteration of esmerilun, augmentative of Old French esmeril, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German smiril merlin
Merlin
noun Mer·lin \ˈmər-lən\
Definition of MERLIN
: a prophet and magician in Arthurian legend
Origin of MERLIN
Medieval Latin Merlinus, from Middle Welsh Myrddin
First Known Use: 13th century
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