Delivery
/dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/noun
The act of bringing or handing something over, or giving birth.
Did you know?“Delivery” comes from Latin *deliberare* / *deliverare* through Anglo-French, originally tied to the idea of releasing, freeing, or handing over—not just bringing something to you.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
deliberare / deliverare
“to set free, release, or hand over”
Old French
Old French
delivrer
“to free, release, rescue”
Middle English
English
deliveren
“to save, liberate, or hand over”
14th Century
English
delivery
“the act of freeing or handing over”
Modern English
English
delivery
“the act of bringing, transporting, or giving birth”
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