acorned
|a-corned|
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/ˈeɪkɔrnd/
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/ˈeɪkɔːnd/
(acorn)
oak nut
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acorned' originates from the word 'acorn', which comes from Old English 'æcern', meaning 'fruit of the unenclosed land'.
Historical Evolution
'æcern' transformed into the Middle English word 'acorne', and eventually became the modern English word 'acorn'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fruit of the unenclosed land', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the nut of the oak tree'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having acorns; bearing or producing acorns.
The oak tree was heavily acorned this year.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/25 03:51