untilled
|un/tilled|
B2
/ʌnˈtɪld/
(till)
until; cultivate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untilled' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'till' from Old English 'tilian' meaning 'to cultivate'.
Historical Evolution
'tilian' transformed into the Middle English word 'tillen', and eventually became the modern English word 'till'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cultivate or prepare land for crops', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not plowed or cultivated.
The field lay untilled for years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42