English word origin

Etymology of deffo

From definitely or definite + -o (diminutive suffix).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Definite.

adv

Definitely.

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

From definitely or definite + -o (diminutive suffix).

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Word-formation componentdefiniteen

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Machine-source provenance

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