savement

English

Etymology

From Middle English savement, from Old French sauvement. Equivalent to save +‎ -ment.

Noun

savement (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) The act of saving; salvation.

References

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French sauvement. Equivalent to sauf +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsaːv(i)ˈmɛnt/, /ˌsau̯v(i)ˈmɛnt/
  • (with stress retraction) IPA(key): /ˈsaːv(i)mɛnt/, /ˈsau̯v(i)mɛnt/

Noun

savement (uncountable)

  1. salvation, saving (either worldly or spiritual)

Descendants

  • English: savement (obsolete)

References