Main Entry:

re·side

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈzīd\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

re·sid·ed; re·sid·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French resider, from Latin residēre to sit back, remain, abide, from re- + sedēre to sit — more at sit

Date:

15th century

1 a: to be in residence as the incumbent of a benefice or office b: to dwell permanently or continuously : occupy a place as one's legal domicile2 a: to be present as an element or quality b: to be vested as a right

— re·sid·er noun