movables
|mov-a-bles|
B2
/ˈmuːvəblz/
(movable)
portable property
Etymology
Etymology Information
'movable' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'movable', where 'move' meant 'to change position'.
Historical Evolution
'movable' changed from the Old French word 'movable' and eventually became the modern English word 'movable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being moved', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'items of personal property'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
items of personal property that can be moved from one location to another.
The estate included several valuable movables.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45