agate-poor
|a-gate-poor|
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/ˈæɡɪt pʊr/
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/ˈæɡɪt pɔː/
extreme poverty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agate-poor' originates from the English word 'agate,' which is a type of gemstone, combined with 'poor,' indicating a state of poverty.
Historical Evolution
'agate' combined with 'poor' to form the modern English term 'agate-poor,' emphasizing extreme poverty.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'poor as an agate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely poor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extremely poor or impoverished.
The family was agate-poor, struggling to make ends meet.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 09:34