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  1. Late 1600s

    The answers are as various as the words in question. Take " fun." Our evidence shows that fun first appeared in English in the late 1600s. Fun was a French invention, along with lace and jousting; prior to the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, fun was unknown in the British Isles.
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    Jan 12, 2021 · According to Merriam-Webster, the word “fun” was still unknown in the British Isles until the late 1600s. Introduced after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, the English were seemingly slow to the draw on the concept of fun.

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    Sep 27, 2023 · The word “fun” has an interesting etymology that can be traced back to the 17th century. It originated from the Middle English word “fon,” which meant “fool” or “silly person.” The term was often used to describe someone …

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