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servise

Pronunciation: /sɛrˈviːs(ə)/

“servise” is a Middle English word. Its 14 meanings in English:

noun

  1. The state of being employed; employment (often as a servant or attendant)
  2. Service or membership in a retinue or army.
  3. A certain kind or class of employment.
  4. The labour or money required by one's feudal lord.
  5. Religious devotion or worship.
  6. Romantic or sexual devotion or aid.
  7. Feudal homage or allegiance; vassalage.
  8. Payment for service; wages.
  9. A religious service or the directions for one.
  10. The provision of food at the table.
  11. The delivery of summons.
  12. Help; that which assists or grants advantage.
  13. Servitude, bondage, or subjugation.
  14. A servant or attendant.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English serfis, from Old French servise, from Latin servitium. By surface analysis, serven + -ise.

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