remise

verb

re·mise ri-ˈmīz

remised; remising

: to give, grant, or release a claim to : deed

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Etymology

Middle English remisen, borrowed from Anglo-French remis, past participle of remettre "to put back, restore (to an earlier title)," going back to Latin remittere "to send back, release, waive (a debt, punishment)" — more at remit entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of remise was in the 15th century

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“Remise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remise. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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remise

transitive verb

re·mise ri-ˈmīz

remised; remising

: to give, grant, or release a claim to

Etymology

Middle French remis, past participle of remettre to put back, from Latin remittere to send back

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remise

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