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English word origin

Etymology of visé

Borrowed from French visé, past participle of viser (“to issue with a visa”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

Original entry ↗
verb

To examine and endorse (a passport, etc.); to visa.

noun

visa.

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

Borrowed from French visé, past participle of viser (“to issue with a visa”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mentionviséfr
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