Main Entry:

²directory

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural directories

Etymology:

Middle English directorie guide, from Medieval Latin directorium, from neuter of Late Latin directorius directorial, from Latin dirigere

Date:

1543

1 a: a book or collection of directions, rules, or ordinances b: an alphabetical or classified list (as of names and addresses)2: a body of directors3: folder 3b