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gorging
We have found lemma(root) word of gorging : gorge.
Definitions
[ɡɔːdʒ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it
- the throat
- a narrow rear entrance to a bastion, outwork, or other fortification
- a mass of ice obstructing a narrow passage, especially a river
Phrases:
- one's gorge rises
Origin
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Middle English (as a verb): from Old French gorger, from gorge ‘throat’, based on Latin gurges ‘whirlpool’. The noun originally meant ‘throat’ and is from Old French gorge; gorge dates from the mid 18th century
[ɡɔːdʒ], (Verb)
Definitions:
- eat a large amount greedily; fill oneself with food
(e.g: they gorged themselves on Cornish cream teas)
Phrases:
- one's gorge rises
Origin
:
Middle English (as a verb): from Old French gorger, from gorge ‘throat’, based on Latin gurges ‘whirlpool’. The noun originally meant ‘throat’ and is from Old French gorge; gorge dates from the mid 18th century
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