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I guess it is related to greek mastic gum? Really interesting to learn.
by kamyarg 7y ago
I guess it is related to greek mastic gum? Really interesting to learn.
- TremendousJudge 7y agoIt's probably the French-descended version, like thinking and pensive, or belly and stomach
- moate 7y agoHistory and Etymology for masticate Late Latin masticatus, past participle of masticare, from Greek mastichan to gnash the teeth; akin to Greek masasthai to chew — more at MANDIBLE