rarely-made
|rare-ly-made|
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/ˈrɛrli meɪd/
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/ˈreəli meɪd/
infrequently created
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'rarely-made' combines 'rarely,' from Old English 'hrēor,' meaning 'seldom,' and 'made,' from Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to create or construct.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' evolved from Middle English 'rārely,' and 'made' from Middle English 'maken,' eventually forming the modern English compound 'rarely-made.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'made' meant 'created.' The compound 'rarely-made' retains the meaning of 'not often created.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often created or produced; infrequently manufactured or constructed.
The rarely-made dish was a special treat for the guests.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 02:41