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English word origin

Etymology of chose

From Middle French chose, from Latin causa (“cause, reason”). Doublet of cause.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A thing; personal property.

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From Middle French chose, from Latin causa (“cause, reason”). Doublet of cause.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionchosefrm
  • Derivation mentioncausala
  • Doublet mentioncauseen
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