adsum

interjection

ad·​sum

ˈad-ˌsəm,

ˈäd-ˌsu̇m

—used to indicate one's presence usually in answer to a roll call

Word History

Etymology

Latin, I am present, 1st person singular present indicative of adesse to be present

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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