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accourt

|ac-court|

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/əˈkɔrt/

🇬🇧

/əˈkɔːt/

to woo

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accourt' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'acourten,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'courten' meant 'to court or woo.'

Historical Evolution

'acourten' transformed into the modern English word 'accourt' through linguistic evolution.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pay court to someone,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to pay court to; to woo or court.

He accourted her with flowers and poetry.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 11:21