Glass in a wall vs. Microsoft's OS.
Which meaning of Windows is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Window came first (ancient / pre-modern). Microsoft Windows arrived in 1985. The data below shows which one owns the word now.
Wikipedia pageviews since 2015
WindowMicrosoft Windows
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Duplicate's share of attention
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The case for each meaning
Sourced definitions, usage stats and quotes
Original · ancient / pre-modern
Window
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Duplicate · c. 1985
Microsoft Windows
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