English
in lieu of
In lieu of comes from Middle English in liue of.
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500in liue of
- Englishearliest quotation 2014in lieu of
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500in liue of
- Englishearliest quotation 2014in lieu of
Earliest quotation: 2014, Julian Benson, The strange case of Gearbox’s suit against 3D Realms and Int: “Unfortunately for Interceptor—and any others who have relied upon…”
Every English word from Middle English in liue of
Today it means
prep Instead of; in place of.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Middle English in liue of / in lieu of