Old French

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Etymology

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From Vulgar Latin *catūna, borrowed from Ancient Greek κατά (katá), + una (one). Cf. Old Italian caduna (modern Italian cadauna).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kaˈðuna/ (respelling: caḍuna)

Adjective

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cadhuna f

  1. (very early Old French) each, any
    • 842, Oaths of Strasbourg
    • et in adiudha et in cadhuna cosa
      both with assistance and with any other thing

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