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See all on WikipediaThe expression cul-de-sac comes from French, where it originally meant "bottom of a sack". It was first used in English in anatomy (since 1738). It was used for dead-end streets since 1800 in English (since the 14th century in French). See more
A dead end, also known as a cul-de-sac , or a no through road or no exit road, is a street with only one combined inlet and outlet. See more
Since the end of World War II, new subdivisions in the United States and Canada, as well as New Towns in England and other countries … See more
George Orwell wrote in his 1946 article "Politics and the English Language" that the term "cul de sac" is another foreign word used in English … See more
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WEBA cul-de-sac (literally "bottom of bag") is a word that came from the French language and means a small street without a way through at the far end. It is also used in Catalan and …
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WEBJun 2, 2024 · cul-de-sac (plural cul-de-sacs or culs-de-sac) A blind alley or dead end street. A circular area at the end of a dead end street to allow cars to turn around, designed so …
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