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/reɪlz/
(rail)
bar or track
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rail' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reille,' where 'reille' meant 'iron bar.'
Historical Evolution
'reille' transformed into the Middle English word 'raile,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rail.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'iron bar,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'bar or series of bars' and 'to complain strongly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a bar or series of bars, typically fixed on upright supports, serving as part of a fence or barrier or used to hang things on.
The garden was enclosed by a wooden rail.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 18:59