HAGGARD - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
British writer noted for romantic adventure novels (1856-1925)
Synonyms
Worn, Haggard, Sir henry rider haggard, Cadaverous, Pinched
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "haggard" comes from Old Norse heygarðr. It started in Middle High German hag. Then it appeared in Old French faulcon, which was borrowed from Middle French haggard. Many other languages have similar words:.
- French: hagard
- German: Hag
- Frankish: *hagia
- French: haie
🧩 Fun Fact
The same PIE root can look completely different in modern languages due to thousands of years of sound changes.