smuggled
|smug/gled|
B2
/ˈsmʌɡəld/
(smuggle)
secret transport
Etymology
Etymology Information
'smuggle' originates from the Dutch word 'smokkelen', where 'smok' meant 'to sneak'.
Historical Evolution
'smokkelen' transformed into the Middle English word 'smuglen', and eventually became the modern English word 'smuggle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sneak or move secretly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to import or export secretly and illegally'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'smuggle'.
They smuggled goods across the border.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42