Saturday, December 7, 2024

Word of the Day: Trig

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adjective 1. Neat and smart in appearance.
verb 1. Make neat and smart in appearance.

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EXAMPLE SENTENCES
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Old Norse, late 17th century
Why This Word?
In Middle English, "trig" meant "trusty, nimble." It's of Scandinavian origin, and traces back to the Old Norse "tryggr" and Old English "trēowe," both meaning "faithful." It's an adjective that means "neat and tidy in appearance," or it can be a verb for making something neat and tidy. ...
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