Etymology

round table

Today it means: A conference at which participants of similar status discuss and exchange views. Full definition →

Middle English rounde table
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round table · noun1

  1. Middle English · inherited fromrounde table
  2. English todayround table

From Middle English rounde table, ronde tabell, equivalent to round + table.

Round Table · proper noun2

  1. Old French · derived fromtable rounde
  2. Middle English · inherited fromrounde table
  3. English todayRound Table

From Middle English rounde table, table rounde, a calque of Old French table rounde.

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