Did you know that 'vamoose' is actually Spanish (USA)?

'Vamoose' is a word borrowed from Spanish (USA) 'vamoose'. The word entered the English language some time around 1859.

vamoose [verb] [1859]

To depart quickly

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Etymology: Spanish 'vamos' let us go, suppletive 1st plural imperative (from Latin 'vadere' to go) of 'ir' to go, from Latin 'ire'

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