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English word origin

Etymology of ag

Clipping of agriculture or agricultural.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Clipping of agriculture.

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

Clipping of agriculture or agricultural.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Clipping of aggregate (“small rocks mixed into concrete”).

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

Clipping of aggregate.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
intj

Expressing annoyance, remorse, surprise, etc.: oh, ah.

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

Borrowed from Afrikaans ag, from Dutch ach.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionagaf
  • Derivation mentionachnl
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