counte
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Noun
counte (plural countes)
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Etymology 1
Borrowed from Anglo-Norman conte, counte, from Latin computus; reinforced through aphesis of acounte.
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Pronunciation
Noun
counte (plural countes)
- A measurement, especially a count or enumeration.
- An account (monetary registry)
- (figuratively) The reckoning of one's deeds at Judgement Day.
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Descendants
References
- “cǒunte, n.(1).”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
Etymology 2
Borrowed from Anglo-Norman conte, counte, from Latin comes, comit-.
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Pronunciation
Noun
counte (plural *countes)
Usage notes
- The usual word for "count" in Middle English is erl.
Related terms
Descendants
- English: count
References
- “cǒunte, n.(2).”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
Etymology 3
Borrowed from Anglo-Norman counté, from Latin comitātus; equivalent to counte (“count”) + -te.
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Pronunciation
Noun
counte (plural countes) (chiefly Late Middle English)
- A county or earldom (domain of a count)
- Synonym: erldom
- A traditional county or shire of England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales.
- (law) A session of the shire court.
Descendants
- English: county
References
- “cǒuntẹ̄, n.(3).”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
Etymology 4
Noun
counte
- Alternative form of cunte
Etymology 5
Verb
counte
- Alternative form of counten
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