document 1) dapé; 2) dapidan Fr.: 1) document; 2) (se) documenter
Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.Fr. document “written evidence,” from L. documentum “example, proof, lesson,” in M.L. “official written instrument,” from docere “to show, teach,” cognate with Av. daē- “to show,” Pers. andišidan, → think. Etymology (PE): Dapé, from Mid.Pers. dib, dip “document;” O.Pers. dipī- “inscription;” related to dabir, → secretary; dapidan, infinitive from dap, dapé. |