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savages
We have found lemma(root) word of savages : savage.
Definitions
[ˈsavɪdʒ], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- (of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled
(e.g: packs of savage dogs roamed the streets)
- (of something bad or negative) very great; severe
(e.g: the decision was a savage blow for the town)
- (of a person or group) primitive and uncivilized
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Origin
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Middle English: from Old French sauvage ‘wild’, from Latin silvaticus ‘of the woods’, from silva ‘a wood’
[ˈsavɪdʒ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a brutal or vicious person
(e.g: the mother of one of the victims has described his assailants as savages)
- a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized
- a representation of a bearded and semi-naked man with a wreath of leaves
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Origin
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Middle English: from Old French sauvage ‘wild’, from Latin silvaticus ‘of the woods’, from silva ‘a wood’
[ˈsavɪdʒ], (Verb)
Definitions:
- (especially of a dog or wild animal) attack ferociously and maul
(e.g: police are rounding up dogs after a girl was savaged)
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Origin
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Middle English: from Old French sauvage ‘wild’, from Latin silvaticus ‘of the woods’, from silva ‘a wood’
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