Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Due — Due, a. [OF. deu, F. d[^u], p. p. of devoir to owe, fr. L. debere. See {Debt}, {Habit}, and cf. {Duty}.] 1. Owed, as a debt; that ought to be paid or done to or for another; payable; owing and demandable. [1913 Webster] 2. Justly claimed as a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Due — may stand for: DNA unwinding element due, Italian word for two Due – Due, the football match between Denmark and Sweden in the UEFA Euro 2004. Membership fees in organizations See also: Union dues Postage due Due, a Mindless Self Indulgence song… … Wikipedia
Due — Due, n. 1. That which is owed; debt; that which one contracts to pay, or do, to or for another; that which belongs or may be claimed as a right; whatever custom, law, or morality requires to be done; a fee; a toll. [1913 Webster] He will give the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Due — Due, adv. Directly; exactly; as, a due east course. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Due — Due, v. t. To endue. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
due — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French deu, past participle of dever to owe, from Latin debēre more at debt Date: 14th century 1. owed or owing as a debt 2. a. owed or owing as a natural or moral right < everyone s right to… … New Collegiate Dictionary
due to — preposition Date: 1897 as a result of ; because of < due to the complaints of uptight parents…he lost his job Herbert Gold > Usage: The objection to due to as a preposition is only a continuation of disagreements that began in the 18th century… … New Collegiate Dictionary
due — See: GIVE ONE S DUE, GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE, IN DUE COURSE at IN GOOD TIME … Dictionary of American idioms
due — See: GIVE ONE S DUE, GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE, IN DUE COURSE at IN GOOD TIME … Dictionary of American idioms
due to — {prep.} Because of; owing to; by reason of. * /His injury was due to his careless use of the shotgun./ * /Joe s application to the University was not accepted due to his failing English./ … Dictionary of American idioms
due to — {prep.} Because of; owing to; by reason of. * /His injury was due to his careless use of the shotgun./ * /Joe s application to the University was not accepted due to his failing English./ … Dictionary of American idioms
