aitchpiece
|aitch-piece|
C2
/ˈeɪtʃˌpiːs/
harness component
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aitchpiece' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hache,' where 'hache' meant 'neck' or 'collar.'
Historical Evolution
'hache' transformed into the modern English word 'aitchpiece' through the influence of Old French 'hache.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'neck piece,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a component of a harness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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