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aggest

|ag-gest|

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/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