Etymology

purposed

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Today it means: Intentional, deliberate. Full definition →

First used 15th c.English purpose ← Middle English purpos
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  1. Middle Englishpurpos
  2. Englishpurpose
  3. English todaypurposed

From purpose + -ed.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15th c. Intentional, deliberate.
  • from 16th c. Having a purpose or aim; determined.

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