Despatch

/dɪˈspætʃ/ verb

Definition

To send someone or something quickly to a specific place or destination.

Etymology

From French dépêcher (to hurry), derived from Old French des- (away) + pêcher (to hinder). The word evolved to mean sending someone away quickly on an errand.

Kelly Says

Despatch is the British spelling variant of 'dispatch,' and it's still commonly used in official documents, military communications, and news services in Commonwealth countries—a linguistic fossil showing how spellings diverge between English-speaking regions.

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