Etymology

fordede

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Today it means: A deed done for another, a favour. Full definition →

Middle English for-dede
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromfor-dede
  2. English todayfordede

From Middle English for-dede, equivalent to for- (“for”) + deed.

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