lick
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B1
/lɪk/
to pass the tongue over
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lick' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'liccian', where 'liccian' meant 'to lick'.
Historical Evolution
'liccian' transformed into the Middle English word 'licken', and eventually became the modern English word 'lick'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pass the tongue over', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small amount of something, especially a liquid, taken into the mouth with the tongue.
He took a lick of the ice cream.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39