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CHILD / LATER FORM / attestedOld French · Old French, c. 800–1400 · perception understanding

intellecte

perception or understanding

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PARENT / EARLIER FORM / attestedLatin · Latin antiquity · perception understanding

intellectus

perception, discernment, or understanding

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SOUND CHANGE

Old French intellecte was borrowed from Latin intellectus with Romance spelling and pronunciation.

SEMANTIC CHANGE

Latin perception and understanding remain the core meaning.

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American Heritage Dictionary: intellectHeadword etymology: Old French intellecte from Latin intellectus

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EDITORIAL REUSE

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intellecte → intellectus

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