mangle
|man-gle|
B2
/ˈmæŋɡəl/
severe damage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mangle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'manglen,' which came from the Old French 'mangoner,' meaning 'to cut or slice.'
Historical Evolution
'manglen' transformed into the modern English word 'mangle' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut or slice,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to mutilate or damage severely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing.
The machine mangled the fabric beyond repair.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 15:11