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Amends

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English

Etymology

French amendes , plural of amende . Compare with Amende .

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ʌˈmɛnds/

Noun

used as both sigular and plural

  1. Compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation.
    • As to you, Mr. Carruthers, I think that you

have done what you could to make amends for your share in an evil plot. —Doyle



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