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English

pouched

|pouched|

B2

/paʊtʃt/

(pouch)

small bag

Base FormPluralPastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleVerb
pouchpouchespouchedpouchedpouchingpouching
Etymology
Etymology Information

'pouch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pouche', where 'poche' meant 'bag'.

Historical Evolution

'pouche' changed from Old French word 'poche' and eventually became the modern English word 'pouch'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a small bag', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a pocket-like structure'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'pouch'.

The squirrel pouched the nuts for winter.

Adjective 1

having a pouch or pouches.

The kangaroo is a pouched animal.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/28 15:09