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loyal

/ˈlɔɪəl/ adjective

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In Latin: fīdus, fīdēlis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about loyal at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
    Dogs are very loyal animals, which is why they make wonderful pets.
  2. Firm in allegiance to a person or institution; allegiant.
  3. Faithful to a person or cause.
    We must remain loyal to the mission.

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French loyal, from Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of legal and leal.

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