state
The origin and history of state.
Etymology
From Latin status, "manner of standing, condition," by way of Old French estat — the same root that gives us estate and status.
The origin and history of state.
From Latin status, "manner of standing, condition," by way of Old French estat — the same root that gives us estate and status.
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