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Refuse etymology

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English word refuse comes from Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) refuser

Detailed word origin of refuse

Dictionary entry Language Definition
refuser Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm)
refusé Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm)
refuse English (en) Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage. Discarded, rejected.