ash
|ash|
/æʃ/
residue or tree
Etymology
'ash' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'æsc', where 'æsc' meant 'ash tree' or 'ash (residue)'.
'æsc' transformed into the Middle English word 'asshe', and eventually became the modern English word 'ash'.
Initially, it meant 'ash tree' or 'ash (residue)', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
The fireplace was full of ash after the fire burned out.
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Noun 2
a type of tree known for its strong wood, often used in furniture making.
The ash tree in the backyard provides a lot of shade.
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Verb 1
to reduce something to ash by burning.
The old papers were ashed in the fireplace.
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