abattue
|a-bat-tue|
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/əˈbætjuː/
state of dejection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abattue' originates from French, specifically the word 'abattu,' where 'abattre' meant 'to knock down or weaken.'
Historical Evolution
'abattu' changed from the Old French word 'abatre' and eventually became the modern English word 'abattue.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to knock down or weaken,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of being dejected or downcast.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of being dejected or downcast.
After the defeat, the team was in a state of abattue.
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Last updated: 2025/03/30 04:21