tailed
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B2
/teɪld/
(tail)
rear part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tail' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tægel', where 'tægel' meant 'tail'.
Historical Evolution
'tægel' transformed into the Middle English word 'tail', and eventually became the modern English word 'tail'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the rear appendage of an animal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'tail'.
The detective tailed the suspect for several blocks.
Adjective 1
having a tail of a specified kind or number.
The tailed comet was visible in the night sky.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 08:03