Noun (2)
13th century, in the meaning defined abovevanilla bean
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EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryHistory and Etymology
Noun (1) and Verb
Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English fordemman to stop upNoun (2)
Middle English dam, dame lady, dam — more at dameHistory and Etymology
Noun (1) and Verb
Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English fordemman to stop upNoun (2)
Middle English dam, dame lady, dam — more at damedam
verb