dwarf
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/dwɔrf/
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/dwɔːf/
small stature
Etymology
'dwarf' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dweorh,' where 'dweorh' meant 'a small mythical being.'
'dweorh' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'dwarf.'
Initially, it meant 'a small mythical being,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to size and stature.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a mythical race of short, stocky human-like creatures, often skilled in mining and metalworking.
In folklore, dwarfs are often depicted as living underground.
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Noun 2
an unusually small person, especially one whose bodily proportions are abnormal.
The medical condition of dwarfism affects growth and development.
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Verb 1
to cause to seem small or insignificant by comparison.
The skyscraper dwarfs the surrounding buildings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42