skirting
|skirt-ing|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈskɜːtɪŋ/
(skirt)
edge or garment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'skirting' originates from the Old Norse word 'skyrta', which meant 'shirt'.
Historical Evolution
'skyrta' transformed into the Middle English word 'skirte', eventually becoming the modern English word 'skirt'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a garment, but over time it evolved to include meanings related to borders and avoidance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
material used for making skirts or a border around the bottom of a wall.
The skirting around the room was made of oak.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'skirt', meaning to go around or avoid something.
She was skirting the issue by changing the subject.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45