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English word origin

Etymology of aeger

From Latin aeger (“sick”).

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Absent and excused from one’s classes due to illness · Relating to such an excused absence

noun

An excused absence from classes due to illness · A note excusing a student from classes due to illness

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Latin aeger (“sick”).

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  • Derivation mentionaegerla
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Source etymology 2

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noun

A particularly high tidal wave on some rivers, esp. the Trent

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Obscure, but probably Germanic. Compare eagre.

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