star-crossed
|star/crossed|
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/ˈstɑrˌkrɔst/
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/ˈstɑːˌkrɒst/
ill-fated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'star-crossed' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'starre-crosed', where 'starre' meant 'star' and 'crosed' meant 'crossed'.
Historical Evolution
'starre-crosed' transformed into the modern English word 'star-crossed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'influenced by the stars in a negative way', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ill-fated or doomed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/13 06:21