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adrench

|a-drench|

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/əˈdrɛntʃ/

completely soaked

Etymology
Etymology Information

'adrench' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'adrencchen,' where 'a-' meant 'completely' and 'drencchen' meant 'to drench.'

Historical Evolution

'adrencchen' transformed into the modern English word 'adrench' through gradual phonetic simplification.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to be completely drenched,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

completely soaked or drenched.

After the sudden downpour, he was adrench from head to toe.

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Last updated: 2025/05/13 01:51