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English word abomination comes from Late Latin abominatio, and later Middle English abominacioun (Abomination.)

abominatio (Late Latin)

abomination (Middle French)

abominacioun (Middle English)

Abomination.

abomination (English)

(obsolete) A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution. [Attested from around (1350 - 1470) to the late 15th century.]. An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]. That which is abominable, shamefully vile; an object that excites disgust and hatred; very often with religious undertones. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]. [...]

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