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diet2

Syllabification: (di·et)
Pronunciation: /ˈdī-it/
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Definition of diet

noun

  • a legislative assembly in certain countries.
  • historical a regular meeting of the states of a confederation.
  • Scots Law a meeting or session of a court.

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin dieta 'day's work, wages, etc.', also 'meeting of councilors'

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