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/blʌd/
life fluid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blood' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'blōd', where 'blōd' meant 'blood'.
Historical Evolution
'blōd' changed from Old English word 'blōd' and eventually became the modern English word 'blood'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the fluid circulating in the body', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
The doctor took a sample of my blood for testing.
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Noun 2
family background or descent, especially when distinguished by rank or nobility.
He comes from a noble bloodline.
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