English

must-see

Unmissably good.

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    Origin

    Univerbation of must (auxiliary) + see (verb).

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    • partEnglishmust “To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directi…”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishmoste
        • derivedMiddle Englishmoten “to have to”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishmust “must (fermenting juice)”
        • inheritedOld Englishmust
        • derivedMiddle Englishmuske “musk”
        • derivedDutchMusch
    • partEnglishsee “To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishseen
        • inheritedOld Englishsēon “to see, look, behold, perceive, observe, discern, understand, know”
        • calqueLatinvidē “see (thou)”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishse
        • derivedOld Frenchsee,sié “seat, throne; town, capital; episcopal see”

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