haggled
|hag/gled|
B2
/ˈhæɡəld/
(haggle)
persistent negotiation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'haggle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'haggen,' where 'haggen' meant 'to chop or hack.'
Historical Evolution
'haggen' transformed into the modern English word 'haggle' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to chop or hack,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bargain persistently.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'haggle'.
She haggled over the price of the antique vase.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45