victory

victory
victory (n.) early 14c., from O.Fr. victorie, from L. victoria, from pp. stem of vincere (see VICTOR (Cf. victor)). V.E. ("victory in Europe") and V.J. ("victory in Japan") days in World War II were first used Sept. 2, 1944, by James F. Byrne, U.S. director of War Mobilization ["Washington Post," Sept. 10, 1944].

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