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− | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English]], from [[Latin]] attributus, past participle of attribuere to attribute, from ad- + tribuere to bestow — more at tribute |
− | *Date: [ | + | *Date: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th century] |
− | 1 : an inherent characteristic; also : an accidental [[quality]] | + | *1 : an inherent characteristic; also : an accidental [[quality]] |
− | 2 : an object closely associated with or belonging to a specific [[person]], [[thing]], or office <a scepter is the attribute of [[power]]>; especially : such an object used for identification in [[painting]] or [[sculpture]] | + | *2 : an object closely associated with or belonging to a specific [[person]], [[thing]], or office <a scepter is the attribute of [[power]]>; especially : such an object used for identification in [[painting]] or [[sculpture]] |
− | 3 : a [[word]] ascribing a [[quality]] | + | *3 : a [[word]] ascribing a [[quality]] |
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] |
Latest revision as of 23:43, 12 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English], from Latin attributus, past participle of attribuere to attribute, from ad- + tribuere to bestow — more at tribute
- Date: 14th century