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    55 published entries

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    54 published entries

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    50 published entries

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    48 published entries

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    42 published entries

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49 words and 5 phrases found.

Old French

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A
a-
prefix
A prefix used to show movement toward an object, a change in status, or to add emphasis to a word.

“a-”

Not applicable

Also means
  1. indicating movement towards something
  2. indicating a change of state
  3. intensifying prefix
  4. alternative form of es-
  5. prefix indicating movement towards

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ab
prep
A preposition that indicates companionship or the presence of something.

“ab”

with

Also means
  1. with

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abandoner
verb
To leave something behind or to give up on something entirely.

“abandoner”

to abandon

Also means
  1. to abandon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abit
noun
A specific piece or garment worn on the body.

“abit”

item of clothing

Also means
  1. item of clothing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abusion
noun
A term referring to something that is false or misleading. It describes an act of deception, a lie, or an abusive falsehood.

“Tu dis si grant abusion Que nus ne la porroit descrire.”

You say such lies That no-one could describe them.

Also means
  1. abuse
  2. deception; deceit
  3. lie; untruth
  4. deception

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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accepter
verb
To receive something offered or to agree to something.

“Il convient accepter ce present.”

It is fitting to accept this gift.

Also means
  1. to accept

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alien
adj
Something that is strange, not from here, or belonging to another place.

“Il est en terres alien.”

He is in foreign lands.

Also means
  1. alien; foreign; non-native
  2. foreign

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anel[aˈnɛl]
noun (masculine)
ring

“Il li dona un anel d'or fin.”

He gave her a ring of fine gold.

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B
banquet[bãŋˈkɛt]
noun
banquet, small feast

“Aparoillier fist un riche banquet por tote la gent.”

He had a lavish banquet prepared for all the people.

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beer
verb
Used to describe opening something or to describe heavy breathing like panting. It can also imply a strong desire or lust.

“Il commence a beer sa bouche pour parler.”

He begins to open his mouth to speak.

Also means
  1. to open
  2. to pant; to breathe heavily
  3. to desire; to lust for

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bone[ˈbu.nə]
adj
A feminine form of the adjective meaning good, used when describing a feminine noun.

“C'est une bone dame.”

She is a good lady.

Also means
  1. nominative feminine singular of bon
  2. oblique feminine singular of bon
  3. good

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bot
noun
A small, tailless amphibian with a dry, warty skin, typically living on land.

“Un bot sauta en la mare.”

A toad jumped into the pond.

Also means
  1. toad (animal)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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C
carole[kaˈrɔ.lə]
noun
round dance, ring dance accompanied by song

“Dames e chevaliers mainent la carole.”

Ladies and knights lead the round dance.

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chien[ˈtʃjɛn]
noun
A domesticated carnivorous mammal that is commonly kept as a pet.

“Li bons chien garde la meson.”

The good dog guards the house.

Also means
  1. dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
  2. dog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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convis[kɔnˈvis]
noun
banquet, communal meal

“Li borjois aprestent le riche convis.”

The townsfolk prepare the splendid banquet.

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cote[ˈkɔ.tə]
noun (feminine)
tunic, coat

“Ele vesti une bele cote de soie.”

She put on a beautiful silk tunic.

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cum
conj
A variant spelling used to mean 'as' or 'like' in comparisons.

“Il agit cum un sage.”

He acts like a wise man.

Also means
  1. alternative form of come ("as, like")

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
date[ˈda.tə]
noun
A specific day, month, and year that indicates when an event occurs or occurred.

“La date est le premier jour.”

The date is the first day.

Also means
  1. date (point in time)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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de
prep
A preposition used to indicate origin, possession, or the substance of something.

“Le livre de Marie.”

The book of Marie.

Also means
  1. of
  2. from

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
Edward
name
A masculine proper noun representing a personal name that corresponds to the English name Edward.

“Edward est un nun ancien.”

Edward is an old name.

Also means
  1. a male given name, equivalent to English Edward

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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en[en]
prep
A preposition used to indicate location, a state of being, or a specific language used. It functions similarly to the English word in or on.

“Et pour ce qu’il se complaint moult de froit et horipilacion, pour ce au commencement on luy doit mettre les pi©s et les mains en eaue chaulde”

And if he complains about cold and shivers, to start with one must put his feet and is hands in hot water

Also means
  1. in; inside
  2. on; upon
  3. in (experiencing an emotion, a feeling, etc.)
  4. in (indicates a language)
  5. in

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
fere
verb
An alternative spelling of the common verb meaning to perform or execute an action.

“Sire, vostre prisoniers sui por fere ce que vos voldroiz”

Sire, I am your prisoner To do what you desire

Also means
  1. alternative form of faire
  2. to do

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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feste[ˈfɛs.tə]
noun
feast, festival, celebration

“Grant feste tindrent li baron a la cort.”

The barons held a great feast at the court.

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inflation
noun
The condition of being enlarged or puffed up.

“L'inflation de la plaie est visible.”

The swelling of the wound is visible.

Also means
  1. swelling

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
jeudi
noun
The fourth day of the week, falling between Wednesday and Friday.

“Nous partirons jeudi.”

We will leave on Thursday.

Also means
  1. Thursday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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jogleor[d͡ʒo.ɡləˈoːr]
noun
minstrel, entertainer, musician

“Li jogleor chantent chançons de geste.”

The minstrels sing epic poems.

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joie[ˈdʒɔj.ə]
noun
joy, gladness, rejoicing

“Tote la cort mena grant joie.”

The whole court made great rejoicing.

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L
language[lenˈɡwad͡ʒə]
noun
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured way.

“Ceste language est molt bele.”

This language is very beautiful.

Also means
  1. language (style of communicating)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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langue[ˈlenɡʷə]
noun
The organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking, or the system of communication used by people.

“La sue langue est douce.”

Her tongue is sweet.

Also means
  1. tongue
  2. language

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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libre
adj
Having the ability to act or move without restriction. Not being held in captivity or bound by others.

“Il est un homme libre.”

He is a free man.

Also means
  1. free; at liberty
  2. free

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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livre
noun
A collection of pages bound together, often containing knowledge or stories.

“si come li sires qui vuet en petit leu amasser choses de grandisme vaillance […] por acroistre son pooir […] i met il les plus chieres choses et les plus precieux joiaus que il puet, selonc sa bone entencion, tout autressi est li cors de cest livre compilez de sapience”

Just like the lord, who wishes to accumulate very valuable things in a tiny place […] in order to increase his power, […] puts there—according to his good intention—the dearest things and the most precious jewels he can, so the body of this book is filled with knowledge

Also means
  1. book (collection of sheets of paper in a specific order)
  2. book

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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livrer
verb
To transport something to a destination or to bring a child into the world.

“Le messagier vient pour livrer la lettre.”

The messenger comes to deliver the letter.

Also means
  1. to deliver
  2. to give birth; to deliver

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
mante[ˈmãn.tə]
noun (feminine)
cloak, mantle

“Sa mante estoit blanche et bele.”

Her mantle was white and beautiful.

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N
noun
noun
An alternative spelling for the word meaning a name or title.

“Quel est ton noun?”

What is your name?

Also means
  1. alternative form of nom
  2. name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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nu
adj
Without clothes on; bare.

“Il marche nu sous le soleil.”

He walks naked under the sun.

Also means
  1. naked

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
on
pron
An indefinite pronoun used to refer to a person in a general sense, or to 'people' or 'they' in general statements. It functions similarly to 'one' or 'someone' in modern English.

“On dit que le roi viendra.”

People say that the king will come.

Also means
  1. one (gender-neutral third-person singular pronoun)
  2. one

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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orange
noun
A spelling variant of the word orenge.

“Il menge une orange.”

He is eating an orange.

Also means
  1. alternative form of orenge

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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os[ɔs]
noun
A hard, whitish structure that forms part of the skeleton in animals and humans.

“Le chien ronge un os.”

The dog gnaws a bone.

Also means
  1. bone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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P
parole
noun
A spoken word or the formal right to speak in a conversation or meeting.

“A ceste parole a grant bruit”

Saying this caused uproar

Also means
  1. word
  2. the right to speak

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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pez
noun
This word is an inflected form of the noun 'pé'. It does not have an independent meaning outside of its grammatical context.

“Les pez sont en ordre.”

The feet are in order.

Also means
  1. inflection of pé

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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