essay

Norwegian Nynorsk

noun-n1
Definitions
  • an essay, a written composition of moderate length exploring a particular subject

Etymology

Borrowed from English essay (essay) derived from Middle French essai (attempt, assay, essay).

Origin

Middle French

essai

Gloss

attempt, assay, essay

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