luck
|luck|
B1
/lʌk/
chance-based success
Etymology
Etymology Information
'luck' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'luc,' where 'luc' meant 'happiness or good fortune.'
Historical Evolution
'luc' transformed into the Middle English word 'luk,' and eventually became the modern English word 'luck'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'happiness or good fortune,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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