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English word origin

Etymology of posé

Borrowed from French posé (“placed, posed”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Held in position for a prolonged period.

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

Borrowed from French posé (“placed, posed”).

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