fenced
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B1
/fɛnst/
(fence)
barrier or enclosure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fence' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fens', a short form of 'defens', where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'fens' meant 'protection'.
Historical Evolution
'fens' transformed into the modern English word 'fence'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'protection or defense', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a barrier or enclosure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'fence'.
The garden was fenced to keep the animals out.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45