servyle

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French servil, servile, from Latin servīlis; equivalent to serven +‎ -yle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɛrˈviːl(ə)/, /ˈsɛrvil(ə)/

Noun

servyle (uncountable)

  1. Fitting for or pertaining to a servant or slave; servile.
  2. (biblical) Prohibited on the Sabbath.

Descendants

  • English: servile

References

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