Release etymology

English

English word release comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) relaisser

Etymology of release

Detailed word origin of release

Dictionary entry Language Definition
relaisser Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro)
release English (en) (biochemistry) The process by which a chemical substance is set free.. (phonetics, sound synthesis) The act or manner of ending a sound.. (railways, historical) In the block system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations.. (software) The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software [...]