EuroLex/F/En passant


 * Original language: French
 * Original form and meaning: en passant - 1. casually, additionally, by the way

(Note: If the status is not specifically indicated then the word is stylistically neutral and generally used; if earlier meaning and status equals current use the former may be expressed by writing "dito". Cf. also the project guidelines.)

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Etymology: from F, literally "in passing". In reference to chess, first attested 1818.

Source: http://www.etymonline.com

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