Etymology

revenant

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Today it means: Someone who returns from a long absence. Full definition →

French revenant
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  1. French · borrowed fromrevenant
  2. English todayrevenant

19th century. From French revenant, the present participle of revenir (“to return”). Compare revenue.

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