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Is dis a prefix in the word disgust?

No, "dis" is not a prefix in the word "disgust".

While it looks like it might be, "disgust" comes from the Old French word "desgoster," which means "to lose one's taste" or "to make someone sick." It is believed that the "dis" in "disgust" evolved from a combination of Latin and Old French influences, making it more of a historical linguistic development than a simple prefix.

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