Promise

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12/1/2024, 10:33 PM Mike C promise update #117
4/5/2022, 10:13 PM Mike C promise added (from user-submitted name 2206)
9/3/2016, 6:30 AM LMS 2206
2/28/2014, 5:45 AM LMS 2206
2/28/2014, 5:45 AM LMS 2206
2/28/2014, 5:44 AM LMS 2206 delete because: could not find evidence of use
12/5/2011, 11:12 AM erb816 2206
12/5/2011, 11:07 AM erb816 2206
12/5/2011, 11:07 AM erb816 2206
6/24/2006, 12:29 PM Grace

Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English (African)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɹɒm.ɪs/

Meaning & History

From the English word promise, from Latin promissum. It is currently most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.