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aile

|aile|

C2

/eɪl/

wing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aile' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aile', where 'aile' meant 'wing'.

Historical Evolution

'aile' changed from the Old French word 'aile' and eventually became the modern English word 'aile'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'wing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a wing or a wing-like part.

The bird spread its ailes and took flight.

Synonyms

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