Where does “plere” come from?
plere (Old French) comes from Latin placeō — to be pleasing or agreeable to; to please, to be nice; to be welcome or acceptable; to satisfy, suit in a mental rather than a sensual way.
plere (Old French): Alternative form of plaire; to please
Definitions
- Alternative form of plaire; to please
Ancestry of “plere”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | placeō | to be pleasing or agreeable to; to please, to be nice; to be welcome or acceptable; to satisfy, suit in a mental rather than a sensual way |