louse-borne
|louse-born|
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/laʊs-bɔrn/
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/laʊs-bɔːn/
transmitted by lice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'louse-borne' originates from the combination of 'louse,' referring to the parasitic insect, and 'borne,' meaning carried or transmitted.
Historical Evolution
'louse' comes from Old English 'lūs,' and 'borne' is derived from Old English 'beran,' meaning to carry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'carried by lice,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
transmitted or spread by lice.
The disease is louse-borne and can spread rapidly in crowded conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 23:33