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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1925–30
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British Dictionary definitions for split personality
split personality
noun
the tendency to change rapidly in mood or temperament
a nontechnical term for multiple personality
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Medical definitions for split personality
split personality
n.
Multiple personality. No longer in scientific use.
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