folder
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A2
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/ˈfoʊldər/
🇬🇧
/ˈfəʊldə/
holder for papers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'folder' originates from the English word 'fold,' where 'fold' meant 'to bend or crease.'
Historical Evolution
'folder' changed from the Old English word 'fealdan' and eventually became the modern English word 'folder.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bend or crease,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a holder for papers or files.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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