Where does “indeed” come from?
Indeed comes from Middle English indede, from Middle English in dede, meaning literally "in deed" or "in fact."
indeed (English): Truly; in fact; actually; In fact; Indicates...
Definitions
- Truly; in fact; actually; In fact; Indicates...
Ancestry of “indeed”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | indede | — |
| 2 | Middle English | in dede | in sooth, in fact |
Words derived from “indeed”