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Etymology
Latin, glory
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of Gloria was
in the 13th century
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“Gloria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gloria. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
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