duete

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman dueté; equivalent to dewe +‎ -te.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdiu̯(ə)teː/

Noun

duete (plural duetees)

  1. A charge, fee, or tax; a monetary sum one is owed or owes.
  2. Something which one is obliged to do (by law, society, or belief)
  3. Something which one is obliged or duty-bound to offer (other than money).

Descendants

  • English: duty
  • Scots: duty

References

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