addossed
|ad-dossed|
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/əˈdɔːst/
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/əˈdɒst/
back-to-back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addossed' originates from the French word 'adossé', where 'ados' meant 'back'.
Historical Evolution
'adossé' transformed into the English word 'addossed' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'placed back to back', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
placed back to back or turned away from each other.
The addossed statues in the garden created a unique visual effect.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 15:51