livrer

French

verb
Definitions
  • to deliver (a package, merchandise etc.)
  • to hand over, deliver (someone to an enemy, police, etc.)
  • to betray
  • to give away (a secret etc.); to confide, reveal, drop (a hint)
  • (reflexive) abandon oneself, give oneself over (à to)
  • (reflexive) (with à) to practise (a sport); be engaged in (a job, research); set up (an enquiry)

Etymology

Inherited from Old French livrer inherited from Latin līberāre.

Origin

Latin

līberāre

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