leaseable
|lease/a/ble|
B2
/ˈliːsəbl/
(lease)
temporary possession
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leaseable' originates from the verb 'lease', which comes from the Old French word 'laisser', meaning 'to let or leave'.
Historical Evolution
'laisser' transformed into the Middle English word 'lesen', and eventually became the modern English word 'lease'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to let or leave something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to rent or hire'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being leased or rented.
The property is leaseable for a period of 5 years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42