adorsed
|a-dorsed|
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/əˈdɔrst/
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/əˈdɔːst/
back-to-back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adorsed' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adversus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'versus' meant 'turned.'
Historical Evolution
'adversus' transformed into the Old French word 'advers,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adorsed' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turned toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'placed back to back.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
placed back to back or turned away from each other, often used in heraldry to describe two figures.
The two lions were adorsed on the coat of arms.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 14:51