wages
|wa-ges|
B1
/ˈweɪdʒɪz/
(wage)
payment for work
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wage' originates from Old North French, specifically the word 'wagier,' where 'wage' meant 'a pledge or payment.'
Historical Evolution
'wagier' transformed into the Middle English word 'wage,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wage.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a pledge or payment,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'regular payment for work.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker.
The company increased the wages of its employees.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39