quickly-made
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B2
/ˈkwɪkli meɪd/
fast creation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quickly-made' originates from the combination of 'quickly,' an adverb meaning 'in a fast manner,' and 'made,' the past participle of 'make,' meaning 'to create or produce.'
Historical Evolution
'quickly' evolved from the Old English word 'cwic,' meaning 'alive' or 'lively,' and 'made' from the Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to make or create.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'quickly' meant 'alive' or 'lively,' but over time it evolved to mean 'in a fast manner.' 'Made' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to create or produce.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
produced or created in a short amount of time.
The quickly-made sandwich was surprisingly delicious.
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