Cedule

/ˈseɪdjuːl/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of cedula; a schedule, list, or official document, especially in historical or legal contexts.

Etymology

Variant of cedula, from Latin 'schedula' through Romance language variations; the 'cedule' spelling reflects Old French and English legal document traditions.

Kelly Says

The different spellings of this word—cedule, cedula, schedule—are all descended from the same Latin root, showing how one medieval concept of 'a written list on paper' evolved differently across European languages!

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