From Middle English indede, contraction of the phrase in dede ; equivalent to in + deed (similar in formation to in fact, in truth, etc.). Cognate with Saterland Frisian innerdoat, innedoat, West Frisian yndied, Dutch inderdaad, German in der Tat.
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