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English word origin

Etymology of def

Clippings.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Clipping of definition. · Clipping of deficit. · Clipping of defence /defense.

adv

Clipping of definitely.

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

Clippings.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
adj

Excellent; very good.

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

Clipping of definitive or definitely; alternatively an eye spelling of death referring to an absolute.

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