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garbing

|garb-ing|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈɡɑːrbɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈɡɑːbɪŋ/

(garb)

distinctive clothing

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
garbgarbsgarbsgarbedgarbedgarbing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'garb' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'garbe', where 'garbe' meant 'graceful outline or appearance'.

Historical Evolution

'garbe' transformed into the Middle English word 'garb', and eventually became the modern English word 'garb'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'graceful outline or appearance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'clothing or dress'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle form of 'garb'.

She was garbing herself in a beautiful gown for the evening.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45