clandestine

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English word clandestine comes from Latin *clam-de, and later Latin clandestinus (Clandestine, secret, concealed.)

*clam-de (Latin)

Clandestine, secret, concealed.

clandestin (French)

Clandestine.

clandestine (English)

(freemasonry, of a person or lodge) Not recognized as a regular member.. Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.

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