valley-dwelling
|val/ley/dwell/ing|
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/ˈvæli ˌdwɛlɪŋ/
residing in a valley
Etymology
Etymology Information
'valley-dwelling' originates from the combination of 'valley,' which comes from Old French 'valee,' and 'dwelling,' derived from Old English 'dwellan,' meaning 'to remain or stay.'
Historical Evolution
'valee' transformed into the Middle English 'valei,' and 'dwellan' evolved into 'dwell,' eventually forming the modern English term 'valley-dwelling.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dwellan' meant 'to lead astray,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to reside or live,' which is reflected in the current meaning of 'valley-dwelling.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
living or situated in a valley.
The valley-dwelling communities have unique traditions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42