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disposition

Postby William Hupy » Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:39 am

Interesting that this word originally (in English) referred to arrangement and not until the 14th century did it refer to temperament.
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Re: disposition

Postby Perry Lassiter » Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:54 pm

Still carries the two meanings. "Before leaving, he made careful disposition of the files in the proper cabinet." "He has a quite peaceful disposition."
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