Re: [romanceconlang] Usted

From: John Cowan (jcowan@reutershealth.com)
Date: Fri Jun 06 2003 - 03:04:06 EST


James Campbell scripsit:

> Could someone enlighten me on the etymology of Spanish 'Usted'? TIA.

"vuestra merced", "your mercy".

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