achiest
|a-chi-est|
B2
/ˈeɪkiɪst/
(achy)
more painful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achy' originates from the Old English word 'acan', where 'acan' meant 'to suffer pain'.
Historical Evolution
'acan' transformed into the Middle English word 'ake', 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 'having a dull persistent pain'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/20 18:06