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Which language did the word dunk come from?

The word "dunk" is believed to have originated from Middle English, specifically from the verb "dunken".

While the exact etymology is debated, "dunken" likely derived from the Old English word "dyncan", meaning "to dip" or "to plunge."

The word has been used in English for centuries, with its first known recorded use dating back to the 15th century.

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