blanket
|blan/ket|
B1
/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
covering for warmth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blanket' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'blancquet,' where 'blanc' meant 'white' in Old French.
Historical Evolution
'blancquet' transformed into the modern English word 'blanket' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a white cloth, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a covering for warmth.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering on a bed or elsewhere for warmth.
She pulled the blanket over her shoulders to keep warm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35