Definition of CONSUETUDE

consuetude

Meanings

Plural: consuetudes

Noun

  • a custom or usage that has acquired the force of law
  • Custom, familiarity.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English consuetude, from Middle French consuetude, from Old French consuetude, learnedly borrowed from Latin cōnsuētūdō. Doublet of costume and custom.

Scrabble Score: 13

consuetude is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
consuetude is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
consuetude is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

consuetude is a valid Words With Friends word