wrangle
|wran/gle|
B2
/ˈræŋɡəl/
dispute or argue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wrangle' originates from Middle Low German, specifically the word 'wrangeln,' where 'wrang-' meant 'to struggle or wrestle.'
Historical Evolution
'wrangeln' transformed into the Middle English word 'wranglen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrangle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to struggle or wrestle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to argue or dispute.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a dispute or argument, especially one that is long and complicated.
The wrangle between the neighbors lasted for months.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41