noumbren

Middle English

/ˈnumb(ə)rən/

verb
Definitions
  • To enumerate; to count or work out the number of something:
  • To calculate; to perform arithmetic or measurement especially used for calculating time passing
  • To decide a number; to decree how many of a thing there will be especially used of God
  • To be of the opinion that; to believe or or think that.
  • (rare) To work, deduce, figure or find out; to come to a realisation.
  • (rare) To exist in a certain quantity.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French nombrer derived from Latin numerō (count, reckon, pay) affix from Middle English nombre.

Origin

Middle English

nombre

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