non-reservable

non--re·serve

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Definitions of non-reservable word

verb with object non-reservable to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc. 1
verb with object non-reservable to retain or secure by express stipulation. 1
verb with object non-reservable to set apart for a particular use, purpose, service, etc.: ground reserved for gardening. 1
verb with object non-reservable to keep for oneself. 1
verb with object non-reservable to retain (the original color) of a surface, as on a painted ceramic piece. 1
verb with object non-reservable to save or set aside (a portion of the Eucharistic elements) to be administered, as to the sick, outside of the Mass or communion service. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English reserven (v.) < Middle French reserver < Latin reservāre to keep back, retain, equivalent to re- re- + servāre to save

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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