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what does titution mean?

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mindbullets | 22:33 Mon 30th Jun 2003 | Phrases & Sayings
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what does titution mean in such different words as , institution,prostitution ,constitution and im sure there are afew more icant think of. thanks
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The Latin source-word is 'statuere', meaning 'to set'. Thus, substitute means 'to set under' - ie somebody 'set under' another. Prostitute means 'to set up for sale' from statuere 'to set' and 'pro' meaning 'before'. A prostitute is, therefore, a lady who 'sets herself before you with a view to your buying her - at least temporarily!
07:54 Tue 01st Jul 2003
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Prostitute is that QM ? Blimey I'd always thought it came from another meaning of statuere 'to cause to stand, to erect' !
22:09 Tue 01st Jul 2003
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I'm all for ambiguity, Fred!
06:43 Wed 02nd Jul 2003

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