raging
|rag/ing|
B2
/ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
(rage)
intense anger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'raging' originates from the Old French word 'ragier', where 'rage' meant 'madness' or 'fury'.
Historical Evolution
'ragier' transformed into the Middle English word 'ragen', and eventually became the modern English word 'rage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'madness or fury', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing violent uncontrollable anger'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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