forced-repaid
|forced-re-paid|
C1
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/fɔrst-rɪˈpeɪd/
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/fɔːst-rɪˈpeɪd/
compelled repayment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'forced-repaid' is a compound word combining 'forced' and 'repaid'. 'Forced' originates from Old French 'forcer', meaning 'to compel', and 'repaid' is the past participle of 'repay', from Old French 'repayer', meaning 'to pay back'.
Historical Evolution
'Forced' evolved from Old French 'forcer' to Middle English 'forcen', while 'repaid' evolved from Old French 'repayer' to Middle English 'repayen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'forced' meant 'compelled by physical means', and 'repaid' meant 'paid back'. Together, they describe a repayment made under compulsion.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/02 21:45
