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English word origin

Etymology of rent

From Middle English rent, rente, from Old French rente, from Early Medieval Latin rendita, from Late Latin rendere, from Latin reddere.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To take a lease of premises in exchange for rent. · To grant a lease in return for rent. · To obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money. · To be leased or let for rent.

noun

A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property. · A similar payment for the use of a product, equipment or a service. · A profit from possession of a valuable right, as a restricted license to engage in a trade or business. · An object for which rent is charged or paid.

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

From Middle English rent, rente, from Old French rente, from Early Medieval Latin rendita, from Late Latin rendere, from Latin reddere.

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  • Derivation mentionreddola

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
verb

simple past and past participle of rend

adj

That has been torn or rent; ripped; torn.

noun

A tear or rip in some surface. · A division or schism.

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

See rend.

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