defte

Middle English

/ˈdaft(ə)/

adj
Definitions
  • Mild, polite, respectful, modest.
  • (rare) Unexciting, boring, rude.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English dæfte (meek, gentle, mild, accommodating) inherited from *daftī (fitting, suitable).

Origin

*daftī

Gloss

fitting, suitable

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