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instead (adv.)
1590s, contraction of Middle English prepositional phrase ine stede (early 13c.; see stead), itself a loan-translation of Latin in loco (French en lieu de). Typically written as two words until mid-17c.
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Definitions of instead
Dictionary entries near instead
instantiate
instantly
instate
instatement
instauration
instead
instellation
instep
instigate
instigation
instigator