light-haired
|light/haired|
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/laɪt hɛrd/
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/laɪt heəd/
light-colored hair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'light-haired' originates from the combination of 'light,' meaning 'not dark,' and 'haired,' referring to the color of one's hair.
Historical Evolution
'Light-haired' evolved from the Old English word 'leoht,' meaning 'bright or shining,' and 'hæred,' referring to hair.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having bright or shining hair,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having hair that is light in color.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having hair that is light in color, typically blonde or light brown.
She is light-haired and has blue eyes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 06:38