Adamsite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈædəmzaɪt/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Semitic *ʔadam- Hebrew אָדָםbor. Ancient Greek Ἀδάμ (Adám)bor. Latin Ādāmlbor. Old English Adam Middle English Adam English Adam English -'s English -s English Adams Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English Adamsite From Adams + -ite.
Meanings
- (US, historical) A supporter of John Quincy Adams (1767–1848), American statesman who served as the sixth president of the United States from 1825 to 1829.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |