leg
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/lɛɡ/
limb for walking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leg' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'leggr,' where 'leggr' meant 'limb or bone.'
Historical Evolution
'leggr' transformed into the Middle English word 'legge,' and eventually became the modern English word 'leg'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'limb or bone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a limb on which a person or animal walks and stands.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a limb on which a person or animal walks and stands.
The dog injured its leg while running.
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Noun 2
a section or stage of a journey or process.
The first leg of the race was the hardest.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40