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aigre

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ai-gre
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative spelling of eager (“sour”).

Obsolete

Etymology

Borrowed from French aigre (“sharp, sour”). See eager.

Usage

Inflected Forms

more aigre (comparative) most aigre (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

vinegar

Questions

What does aigre mean?
Alternative spelling of eager (“sour”).
Where does aigre come from?
Borrowed from French aigre (“sharp, sour”). See eager.

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