Etymology

imagery

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Today it means: The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects. Full definition →

Middle English ymagerie ← Middle French imagerie
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  1. Middle French · derived fromimagerie
  2. Middle English · inherited fromymagerie
  3. English todayimagery

From Middle English ymagerie, from Middle French imagerie; equivalent to image + -ry.

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