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Etymology of the French word delectacioun

the Old French word delectacioun
derived from the Latin word delectatio (conferring, gaining delight; delight; straining, effort, tenesmus)
derived from the Latin word delectus (levy, draft, conscription; picked men, advisory staff; the pick; picked, chosen, select; selection, choosing; choice)
derived from the Latin word delectare ( be delighted, glad, take pleasure; delight, please, amuse)
derived from the Latin word delicere (entice, lure; allure)
using the Late Latin prefix de-
derived from the Latin word de (away; down)
derived from the Latin word licere (fetch; it is permitted, one may; it is all right)
derived from the Latin word lacere

Derivations in other languages

English delectation

Usage

Word found in Old French



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