REDOUBTABLE


Meaning of REDOUBTABLE in English

[ rɪ'daʊtəb(ə)l ]

■ adjective often humorous (of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent.

Derivatives

redoubtably adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr. redoutable , from redouter 'to fear', from re- (expressing intensive force) + douter 'to doubt'.

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