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bade
Definitions
1
verb
The
past
tense
of
'
bid'
,
meaning
to
offer
a
greeting
or
farewell
.
She
bade
him
farewell
as
he
left
for
the
airport
.
He
bade
the
guests
welcome
to
his
home
.
The
king
bade
his
subjects
to
rise
.
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Language
Old English
Original word
bēodan
Originally meant
to offer, command, or proclaim
Background
The word 'bade' comes from the Old English 'bēodan', which meant to offer or command. It has been used in English since the early Middle Ages, primarily in formal or literary contexts.