Etymology

abuilding

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Today it means: Being built or under construction, as a structure or a vessel. Full definition →

First used First attested in the mid 16ᵗʰ century.
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The story

From a- (“in, on”) + building (“the act or process of building”).

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the mid 16ᵗʰ century. Being built or under construction, as a structure or a vessel.
  • First attested in the mid 16ᵗʰ century. Developing or arising, as a trend or an idea.

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