ableeze
|a-bleeze|
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/əˈbliːz/
on fire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ableeze' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'a-blase,' where 'a-' meant 'in' and 'blase' meant 'blaze.'
Historical Evolution
'a-blase' transformed into the modern English word 'ableeze' through phonetic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a blaze,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
on fire; blazing.
The house was ableeze after the lightning strike.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 06:06
