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English word origin

Etymology of amends

From French amendes, plural of amende. Compare with amende.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Compensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.

noun

plural of amend

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of amend

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

From French amendes, plural of amende. Compare with amende.

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  • Derivation mentionamendesfr
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