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English word origin

Etymology of appui

From French appui, from Latin ad + podium (“foothold”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A support or supporter; a stay; a prop. · The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle. · Clipping of point d'appui.

verb

To prop or support, e.g. by posting troops.

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

From French appui, from Latin ad + podium (“foothold”).

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  • Borrowed-form mentionappuifr
  • Derivation mentionadla
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