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laundering

|laun/der/ing|

/ˈlɔːndərɪŋ/

(launder)

cleaning clothes

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Noun	Adjective
launder	launders	laundered	laundered	laundering	launderer	laundering	launderability	laundered

Etymology

Etymology Information

'launder' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'lavandier,' where 'lav-' meant 'to wash.'

Historical Evolution

'lavandier' transformed into the Middle English word 'laundre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'launder.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to wash clothes,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'concealing illegal money origins.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the act of washing or cleaning clothes and linens.

She spent the afternoon laundering her clothes.

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Verb 2

to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally, typically by transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses.

The company was accused of laundering money through offshore accounts.

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Last updated: 2025/01/24 17:06