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Where does “finally” come from?

Finally comes from Middle English finally, though the ultimate origin and original meaning remain uncertain.

finally (English): At the end or conclusion; ultimately; To finish ;...

Definitions

  1. At the end or conclusion; ultimately; To finish ;...

Ancestry of “finally”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle Englishfinally—
Every word from Middle English finally →