beleaguerment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /bɪˈliːɡəmənt/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English beleaguer Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English beleaguerment From beleaguer + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The fact or state of beleaguering; a state of blockade or siege.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beleaguerments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |