strangely-set
|strange-ly-set|
B2
/ˈstreɪndʒli sɛt/
unusually arranged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'strangely-set' originates from the combination of 'strange' and 'set', where 'strange' meant 'unusual' and 'set' meant 'arranged'.
Historical Evolution
'strange' changed from the Old French word 'estrange' and 'set' from the Old English word 'settan', eventually forming the modern English word 'strangely-set'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'strange' meant 'foreign' or 'unknown', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unusual'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
arranged or positioned in an unusual or unexpected manner.
The strangely-set stones in the garden caught everyone's attention.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 02:22