lodge

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
  2. noun a formal association of people with similar interests
  3. noun small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener

Etymology

From Middle English logge, from Old French loge (“an arbour, a covered walk-way”). See also Medieval Latin lobia, laubia; also Old High German louba (“a porch, a gallery”) (German Laube (“bower, arbor”)), Old High German loub (“leaf, foliage”), Old English lēaf (“leaf, foliage”). Doublet of loggia and lobby.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Sir Oliver Lodge, Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge

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