Meaning
An action performed on a regular basis.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English habit, from Latin habitus (“condition, bearing, state, appearance, dress, attire”), from habeō (“to have, hold, keep”). Distantly related to gift. Replaced Middle English abit, from Old French abit, itself from the same Latin source. Displaced native Old English þēaw, wuna, ġewuna, and sidu.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles: