staling
|stal-ing|
B2
/ˈsteɪlɪŋ/
(stale)
no longer fresh
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stale' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'estaler', where 'es-' meant 'out' and 'tal' meant 'to stand'.
Historical Evolution
'estaler' transformed into the Middle English word 'stalen', and eventually became the modern English word 'stale'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stand out', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'becoming less fresh'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'stale'.
The bread is staling quickly in this heat.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42