English word origin

Etymology of -ates

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

suffix

third-person singular simple present indicative of -ate

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

suffix

plural of -ate

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗

suffix

plural of -ate

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 4

Original entry ↗

suffix

plural of -ate

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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