tapered-legged
|teɪ-pərd-lɛgd|
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/ˈteɪpərdˈlɛɡd/
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/ˈteɪpədˈlɛɡd/
narrows toward the end (legs)
Etymology
'tapered-legged' originates from Modern English, specifically formed from the past participle 'tapered' (from the verb 'taper') and 'legged' (the adjectival form of the noun 'leg').
'tapered' developed from the verb 'taper' + the past participle suffix '-ed'; 'taper' entered Middle English with senses of making or becoming narrow (from Old French or Germanic sources), while 'leg' comes from Old Norse 'leggr' (meaning 'leg' or 'limb'), later Middle English 'legge' and modern English 'leg', with '-ed' forming adjectives like 'legged'.
Initially it described limbs or shapes that literally became narrower; over time the compound became common in fashion and design vocabulary to describe garments or objects whose 'legs' narrow toward the ankle or end.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having legs that taper — that is, gradually become narrower toward the ends (often used about trousers, furniture, or animal limbs).
She prefers tapered-legged trousers because they give a slimmer silhouette.
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Last updated: 2025/12/31 15:38