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agee

|a-gee|

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/əˈɡiː/

crooked

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agee' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'agye', where 'a-' meant 'on' and 'gye' meant 'side'.

Historical Evolution

'agye' transformed into the modern English word 'agee'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'on the side', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'crooked or awry'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

crooked or awry.

The picture frame was hanging agee on the wall.

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Last updated: 2025/05/29 09:06