Although the document is undated, scholars place it firmly in the 1340s on the basis of its handwriting and the watermark of its paper. Internal references to political events further support the attribution.
As used in the text, what does the word "place" most nearly mean?
- A
set down physically
- B
find employment for
- C
rank in importance
- Dcheck_circle
assign a date or origin to
Explanation
Scholars assign the undated document to the 1340s on the basis of evidence, so "place" means to date or assign an origin, not the physical, ranking, or hiring senses.