Reserve
/rɪˈzɜːrv/noun
To hold back for a particular purpose or use.
Did you know?In medieval Latin, 'reservare' was often used in the context of sacred rituals, implying that something was set apart for divine use or protection.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ser-
“to keep, to protect”
Latin
Latin
reservare
“to keep back, to retain for future use or protection”
Old French
Old French
reserver
“to reserve, to set aside for a specific purpose”
14th Century
Middle English
reserven
“to keep for a particular use, often in legal contexts”
Modern English
English
reserve
“to hold back or set aside for a specific purpose or future use”