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rummager

|rum-mag-er|

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/ˈrʌmɪdʒər/

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/ˈrʌmɪdʒə/

(rummage)

unsystematic search

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun
rummage	rummages	rummages	rummaged	rummaged	rummaging	rummager	rummagers

Etymology

Etymology Information

'rummage' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'romage,' where 'rom-' meant 'to search or arrange.'

Historical Evolution

'romage' transformed into the English word 'rummage,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rummager.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to search or arrange,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who searches through things.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who searches through things, often in a haphazard or disorganized manner.

The rummager found an old photograph in the attic.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45