Template:unknown/documentation

This template is used in etymology sections, for terms whose origin cannot be determined. It is the last resort to display after a word's (possible) origin cannot be found anywhere. If some hypotheses have been identified, unc is used instead. It is not used if the uncertainty lies in the editor's personal knowledge, for which rfe or etystub are used.

Parameters

 * 1 – required
 * The language code (see Languages) for the language of the current etymology.


 * title
 * Overrides the default text that is displayed.


 * 1
 * Shows the default text with a lowercase initial letter.


 * 1
 * Don't display any text.


 * 1
 * Don't categorise the entry.


 * sort
 * The sort key to use for categories.

Example
Use the code

or en to display the following text:

and automatically categorise the page in Category:English terms with unknown etymologies.