English word survey comes from Old French sour-, Old French veeir
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sour- | Old French (fro) | |
| veeir | Old French (fro) | |
| surveer | Old French (fro) | |
| surveyen | Middle English (enm) | |
| survey | English (en) | To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry. To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.. To examine with reference to condition, [...] |