defferent

Middle English

/ˈdɛfɛrɛnt/

adj

Definitions

Relating to the supposed circular orbit of the planets around the Earth.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dēferēns affix from Middle English differren (postpone, refer for judgement).

Origin

Middle English

differren

Gloss

postpone, refer for judgement

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Cognates and derived terms

defer English
differ English
dēferēns Latin
difference Middle English
different Middle English
differren Middle English
differryng Middle English
differer Old French