teeth
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/tiːθ/
(tooth)
hard biting structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'teeth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tēð', which is the plural of 'tooth'.
Historical Evolution
'tēð' transformed into the Middle English word 'teeth', and eventually became the modern English word 'teeth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the plural of tooth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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