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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