acher
|a-cher|
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/ˈeɪkər/
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/ˈeɪkə/
(ache)
continuous dull pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ache' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'acan,' where 'acan' meant 'to suffer pain.'
Historical Evolution
'acan' transformed into the Middle English word 'aken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ache.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to suffer pain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a continuous or prolonged dull pain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who experiences or causes pain or discomfort.
He was known as an acher due to his constant complaints about his back.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 14:51