VOUCHSAFE


Meaning of VOUCHSAFE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ vau̇ch-ˈsāf, ˈvau̇ch-ˌ ]

transitive verb

( vouch·safed ; vouch·saf·ing )

Etymology: Middle English vouchen sauf to grant, consent, deign, from Anglo-French voucher salf

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner

b. : to give by way of reply

refused to vouchsafe an explanation

2. : to grant as a privilege or special favor

Synonyms: see grant

• vouch·safe·ment vau̇ch-ˈsāf-mənt noun

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