badly-furnished
|bad-ly-fur-nished|
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/ˈbædli ˈfɜrnɪʃt/
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/ˈbædli ˈfɜːnɪʃt/
(furnish)
provide or supply
Etymology
Etymology Information
'furnish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'furnir,' where 'furnir' meant 'to provide or supply.'
Historical Evolution
'furnir' transformed into the Middle English word 'furnishen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'furnish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide or supply,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
poorly equipped or supplied with furniture.
The apartment was badly-furnished, with only a few chairs and a table.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 02:58