heath
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/hiːθ/
open uncultivated land
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heath' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hæth', where 'hæth' meant 'uncultivated land'.
Historical Evolution
'hæth' changed from Old English word 'hæth' and eventually became the modern English word 'heath'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'uncultivated land', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an area of open uncultivated land, typically covered with heather, gorse, and coarse grasses.
The heath was covered in purple heather.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 14:08