landed
|land/ed|
B2
/ˈlændɪd/
(land)
ground or territory
Etymology
Etymology Information
'landed' originates from the Old English word 'gelandod', where 'ge-' was a prefix indicating completion and 'land' meant 'ground or territory'.
Historical Evolution
'gelandod' transformed into the Middle English word 'landed', and eventually became the modern English word 'landed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having reached the ground', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'owning land'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'land'.
The plane landed safely.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
owning land, especially a large amount of land.
The landed gentry were influential in the 19th century.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39