aguishness
|a-guish-ness|
C2
/ˈeɪɡwɪʃnəs/
fever-like state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aguishness' originates from the English word 'ague,' which comes from the Old French word 'ague,' meaning 'fever.'
Historical Evolution
'ague' transformed into the English word 'aguish,' and eventually became 'aguishness' to describe the state of having ague-like symptoms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fever or chills,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of having fever-like symptoms.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being aguish; having symptoms of ague or fever.
The patient was suffering from aguishness, with chills and fever.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 22:51