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Etymology of the English word deserved

the English word deserved
derived from the English word deserve
derived from the Old French word deservir
derived from the Latin word deservire (serve; devote oneself to)
using the Late Latin prefix de-
derived from the Latin word de (away; down)
derived from the Late Latin word servire (serve; be a slave to; with DAT)
derived from the Latin word servus (slave; servant)
using the English suffix -ed

Derivations in English

deservedly

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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