preposicioun

Middle English

/ˌprɛːpɔziˈsjuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (grammar) A preposition; an adposition preceding the word it modifies.
  • (rare) That which grants notability or importance.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French preposicion derived from Latin praepositiō (preposition) affix from Middle English posicioun.

Origin

Middle English

posicioun

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