aguilt
|a-guilt|
C2
/əˈɡɪlt/
feeling guilty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aguilt' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'agilt,' where 'a-' was a prefix meaning 'in' or 'on' and 'gilt' meant 'guilt.'
Historical Evolution
'agilt' transformed into the modern English word 'aguilt' through the influence of Old English and Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be in a state of guilt,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'feeling guilty.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
feeling guilty or having a sense of guilt.
He stood there, aguilt, after realizing his mistake.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 21:06