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Etymology 1
Noun
- A register or roll of paper consisting of a compilation or enumeration of a set of possible items; the compilation or enumeration itself.
1843 December 19, Charles Dickens, “Stave I. Marley’s Ghost.”, in A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, London: Chapman & Hall, , →OCLC, pages 11–12:"Scrooge and Marley's, I believe," said one of the gentlemen, referring to his list. "Have I the pleasure of addressing Mr. Scrooge, or Mr. Marley?"
Etymology 4
Verb
- (transitive, archaic) To desire, like, or wish (to do something).
1801, Thomas Browne, “Delia: A Pastoral Ballad—in Four Parts”, in Poems on Several Occasions, New York, N.Y.: Printed for William Durell, by George F. Hopkins, , →OCLC, part the fourth (Rejection), page 60:Go my flock where ye list on the plain, / And leave your fond shepherd to weep; / I shall never be able again / To guide your stray steps, my poor sheep: […]