estaat

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Middle English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Old French estat, from Latin status.

Noun[edit]

estaat (plural estaats)

  1. state; condition.
    • 14th Century, Chaucer, General Prologue
      His bootes souple, his hors in greet estaat.
      His boots flexible, his horse in a fine condition

Descendants[edit]

  • English: estate; state