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From the Old English toniht, meaing 'tomorrow night'. From to, as a preposition, and niht.

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The word "tonight" originated from the Middle English phrase "to-night," which meant "on this night" or "during this night." "To-night" can be traced back to the Old English word "tōniht," which had a similar meaning.

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