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The earliest known use of the adjective anonymous is from 1625. Who did it refer to?

anonymous

[uh-non-uh-muhs] / əˈnɒn ə məs /


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The possibility of a last-minute reprieve for Maricarmen appeared when an anonymous donor offered to pay most of her rent.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Reed knew Kao was behind the $150,000 anonymous donation, emails showed, because Kao told Reed he planned to donate through a shell company.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Marine, who wanted to remain anonymous, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

It has also criticised the film's use of anonymous sources, whose identity and involvement in military activity in Gaza it says cannot be verified.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

When Farmer asked for the name of the donor, he was told the person wanted to be anonymous.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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