favourite

English

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

adj
Definitions
  • Preferred or liked above all others unless qualified.
  • Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French favorit (favored one) derived from Old French favorit derived from Italian favorito (favourite, favoured), favorire (favor).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

favorire

Gloss

favor

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