Etymology

encheason

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Today it means: A cause, reason. Full definition →

Middle English enchesoun ← Anglo-Norman enchaisun
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  1. Anglo-Norman · derived fromenchaisun
  2. Middle English · inherited fromenchesoun
  3. English todayencheason

Inherited from Middle English enchesoun, from Anglo-Norman enchaisun, encheson, alteration of achaisun, acheison after the prefix en-.

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