allow
The origin and history of allow.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman alouer, which blended two separate Latin roots — one meaning "to praise/approve" and one meaning "to place/assign" — giving English both the "permit" and "set aside" senses.
The origin and history of allow.
From Anglo-Norman alouer, which blended two separate Latin roots — one meaning "to praise/approve" and one meaning "to place/assign" — giving English both the "permit" and "set aside" senses.
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