surrender

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

From Middle English surrendren, from Old French surrendre, from sur- + rendre (“render”). Displaced native Old English on hand gān.

Both were right; neither could be surrendered. — The Riddle of the Sands, Erskine Childers
In 1758 Louisburg surrendered to Amherst and Boscawen. — A School History of the United States, John Bach McMaster
Surrender it now, as thou art bound to do." — Four Arthurian Romances, de Troyes, active 12th century Chrétien

resignation

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