Where does “logon” come from?
Logon is a back-formation from the phrasal verb log on, which combines log (a record of events) with on, ultimately derived from Old Norse logi meaning flame or fire.
logon (English): A combination of a user's identification and...
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- A combination of a user's identification and...
Ancestry of “logon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | log on | To log in; To visit a Web site |