aggest
|ag-gest|
C2
/əˈdʒɛst/
heap up
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggest' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggerere,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'gerere' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'aggerere' transformed into the Old French word 'aggerer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggest' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry to a place,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to heap up or pile together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to heap up or pile together.
The workers aggested the stones to form a barrier.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 02:51
