redargue

verb

red·​ar·​gue ri-ˈdär-(ˌ)gyü How to pronounce redargue (audio)
redargued; redarguing

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin redarguere, from red- + arguere to demonstrate, prove — more at argue

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redargue was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Redargue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redargue. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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