sääty

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • (historical) estate major social class regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights
  • (archaic) class social grouping based on wealth, education etc.
  • (archaic) rank level of one's position in a class-based society
  • (archaic) quality high social position

Etymology

Suffix from Finnish säätää (adjust, prescribe, determine, provide, stipulated in).

Origin

Finnish

säätää

Gloss

adjust, prescribe, determine, provide, stipulated in

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