medesnounfemininearcaico/ˈmɛ.dɨʃ/rareme·desPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionArchaic Portuguese word meaning 'self' or 'very same', used for emphasis.It is an archaic term not used in modern English.The word appears in old Portuguese texts.synselfvery sameEtymologyDo latim 'metipsimus', forma enfática de 'ipse' (mesmo).Related wordsmesmo