wing-footed
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/ˈwɪŋˌfʊtɪd/
swift and agile
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wing-footed' originates from the combination of 'wing' and 'footed', where 'wing' refers to the appendage used for flying and 'footed' refers to having feet.
Historical Evolution
'wing-footed' is a compound word formed in English, combining 'wing' and 'footed' to describe swiftness or agility.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having wings on the feet', but over time it evolved into its current metaphorical meaning of 'swift and agile'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having wings on the feet or being swift and agile, often used metaphorically.
The wing-footed messenger delivered the message in record time.
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Last updated: 2025/07/11 08:33