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margined

|mar-gined|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈmɑːrdʒɪnd/

🇬🇧

/ˈmɑːdʒɪnd/

(margin)

edge or border

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleVerb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'margined' originates from the Latin word 'margo,' meaning 'edge or border.'

Historical Evolution

'margo' transformed into the Old French word 'marge,' and eventually became the modern English word 'margin.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'edge or border,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a margin or border.

The margined leaves were a distinctive feature of the plant.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42