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bags

|bags|

A1

/bæɡz/

(bag)

container

Base FormPluralPresentPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
bagbagsbaggingbagsbagsbaggedbaggedbaggingbagging
Etymology
Etymology Information

'bag' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'baggi', where 'baggi' meant 'a pack or bundle'.

Historical Evolution

'baggi' changed from Old Norse word 'baggi' and eventually became the modern English word 'bag'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a pack or bundle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a container made of flexible material'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'bag'.

She carried several bags of groceries.

Synonyms

Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'bag'.

He bags the groceries for customers.

Synonyms

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42