Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗To turn to the advantage of. · To be of service to. · To promote; to assist. · To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.
Clipping of available.
Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions). · Proceeds; profits from business transactions. · An advertising slot or package. · A press avail.
From Middle English availen (“to be of use”), from Old French a (“to”) + vail from valoir (“to be worth”), from Latin valere (“to be worthy, strong”).
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This page abbreviates 6 auxiliary source items. The etymology narrative is not shortened. Omission counts are available in the audit fields below; consult the original for complete auxiliary material.
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