accoil
|ac-coil|
C2
/əˈkɔɪl/
to coil or curl up
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accoil' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'acoilen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'coilen' meant 'to coil or gather.'
Historical Evolution
'acoilen' transformed into the modern English word 'accoil' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gather or coil,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to coil or curl up; to gather or wind into a circular or spiral form.
The snake began to accoil itself around the branch.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 06:36