rescuing
|res-cu-ing|
B2
/ˈrɛskjuːɪŋ/
(rescue)
save from danger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rescue' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rescourre', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'escourre' meant 'to shake off'.
Historical Evolution
'rescourre' transformed into the Middle English word 'rescuen', and eventually became the modern English word 'rescue'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shake off or free again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to save from danger'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'rescue'.
The firefighters are rescuing the trapped people.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 15:21