locally-allowed
|lo-cal-ly-al-lowed|
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/ˈloʊ.kə.li əˈlaʊd/
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/ˈləʊ.kə.li əˈlaʊd/
(allow)
permission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allow' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'alouer,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'loer' meant 'praise or approve.'
Historical Evolution
'alouer' transformed into the Middle English word 'allowen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allow.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to praise or approve,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to permit or let happen.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
permitted or accepted within a specific local area or community.
The use of fireworks is locally-allowed during the festival.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 09:26