English borrowed the adjective through Middle French candide with spelling and pronunciation adapted to English.
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candid
open, frank, honest; originally white in English
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PARENT / EARLIER FORM / attestedMiddle French · Middle French, c. 1300–1600 · bright favorablecandide
brilliant; favorably disposed
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Brightness, favor, and unblemished quality develop toward openness, fairness, and frank expression.
The first reported English sense in 1597 is white.
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supportsAUDIT SOURCE ↗ORIGINAL ↗Documents the original white sense, French transmission, and later honesty family.
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