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de-

prefix

LanguageAnglo-Norman

Meaning
  1. (with depreciative or privitive force)
  2. (denoting something disagreeable or reprehensible)
  3. (forming pejorative or intensive verbs)
  4. denoting something disagreeable or reprehensible
Examples

Ce prefixe change le sens du mot avec de-.

This prefix changes the meaning of the word with de-.

Part of speechprefix

Usage noteThis prefix often gives verbs a negative or stronger force.

Status: Adapted from Wikidata lexemes — awaiting native speaker review

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Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 3 (CC0-1.0), adapted.