toil
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B2
/tɔɪl/
hard work
Etymology
Etymology Information
'toil' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'toiler,' where 'toil' meant 'to stir up, agitate.'
Historical Evolution
'toiler' transformed into the Middle English word 'toilen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'toil.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stir up or agitate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'hard work or labor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort.
The farmer's toil in the fields was relentless.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39