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It comes from the Latin word 'incognitus' meaning 'unknown', and later adopted into English from the Italian word incognito

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The word "incognito" comes from the Latin word "incognitus," which translates to "unknown" or "unrecognized." It was initially used in the 17th century to refer to a person traveling under a pseudonym or in disguise.

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