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Corte

/ˈkɔːr.teɪ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A cut or incision made in a material or surface.

    "The chef made a precise corte in the meat to ensure even cooking."
  2. 2

    A court of law or a royal court.

    "The king held court at the royal corte, where subjects could present their grievances."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'corte' originates from the Latin 'cortem', meaning 'court' or 'enclosure'. Over time, it evolved in the Romance languages, particularly in Spanish, where it refers to a cut or a court, reflecting both physical and social dimensions.

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