Etymology

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Today it means: A true copy, duplicate, or extract of an original writing or record, especially of amercements or penalties set down in the rolls of court to be levied by the bailiff, or other officer. Full definition →

Old French estrete
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  1. Old French · derived fromestrete“an extract”
  2. English todayestreat

Old French estrete (“an extract”).

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