certeyn

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French certain, from Latin *certānus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sərˈtɛin/

Adjective

certeyn

  1. Specified, prescribed, fixed.
  2. A certain (quantity, amount).
  3. Real, true, verified, credulous, reliable.
  4. A definite, probable (event, action).
  5. Sure, certain.

Descendants

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Noun

certeyn

  1. A specified amount or object.
  2. A certain amount or object.
  3. Reality, nature.
  4. Certainty, surety, trust.

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Adverb

certeyn

  1. Certainly, surely.
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