agnails
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/ˈæɡˌneɪlz/
(agnail)
painful nail condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnail' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'angnægl', where 'ang-' meant 'painful' and 'nægl' meant 'nail'.
Historical Evolution
'angnægl' transformed into the Middle English word 'agnail', and eventually became the modern English word 'agnail'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a painful nail', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a painful condition around the nails'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a painful condition of the skin around the fingernails or toenails, often caused by a hangnail or infection.
She had to treat her agnails to relieve the pain.
Synonyms
hangnail
Last updated: 2025/06/01 14:21