English word origin

Etymology of dy

From Middle English dyen, variant of dien (“to die”). More at die.

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Source etymology 1

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verb

Obsolete form of die.

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From Middle English dyen, variant of dien (“to die”). More at die.

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Inherited-form mentiondyenenm

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Source etymology 2

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adv

already

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

Clipping of already.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Abbreviation of deputy.

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

Abbreviation of deputy.

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