MW→vagal

vagal

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English chimbe, from Old English cimb-; akin to Middle Dutch kimme edge of a cask

Noun (2)

Middle English, cymbal, probably from Anglo-French *chimbe, cime, from Latin cymbalum cymbal

chime

noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

usually chimes plural a series of short high ringing sounds //the welcoming chimes on our doorbell
Synonyms

jingle tinkle //firmly believes that science and religion can keep chime with one another

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English chimbe, from Old English cimb-; akin to Middle Dutch kimme edge of a cask

Noun (2)

Middle English, cymbal, probably from Anglo-French *chimbe, cime, from Latin cymbalum cymbal

chime

noun

usually chimes plural a series of short high ringing sounds //the welcoming chimes on our doorbell
Synonyms

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