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amare
Latin · ancient
"to love"
to love
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amicabilis
Latin · ancient
"friendly, lovable"
friendly, lovable, from amare
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amiable
Old French · medieval
"pleasant and friendly"
carried into French for someone pleasant and friendly
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amiable
English · 1300s
"friendly and pleasant in manner"
settled as the English word for someone friendly and pleasant in manner
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