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		The Origin of the Word ‘Quarantine’ (sciencefriday.com)
		2 points by Cactus2018 on May 14, 2020 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

Cactus2018 on May 14, 2020 [–]

Quarantino (Italian) The 40-day period of isolation for ships arriving from Black Death\plague-affected areas.

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