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haggled

|hag/gled|

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/ˈhæɡəld/

(haggle)

persistent negotiation

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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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