Etymology

segolate

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Today it means: Having the shape CVCVC and penultimate stress. Full definition →

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segolate · adjective1

From segol + -ate (adjective-forming suffix). The second vowel is usually a segol.

segolate · noun2

From a substantivation of the above adjective. Equivalent to segol + -ate (noun-forming suffix).

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