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Synonyms for haggard

Grammar : Adj
Spell : hag-erd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæg ərd

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Définition of haggard

Origin :
  • 1560s, "wild, unruly" (originally in reference to hawks), from Middle French haggard, probably from Old French faulcon hagard "wild falcon," literally "falcon of the woods," from Middle High German hag "hedge, copse, wood," from Proto-Germanic *hagon-, from PIE root *kagh- "to catch, seize;" also "wickerwork, fence" (see hedge). OED, however, finds this whole derivation "very doubtful." Sense perhaps reinforced by Low German hager "gaunt, haggard." Sense of "with a haunted expression" first recorded 1690s, that of "careworn" first recorded 1853. Sense influenced by association with hag. Related: Haggardly; haggardness.
  • adj worn, weakened
Example sentences :
  • The biting finger of agony had drawn lines upon his haggard brow.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Renmark stepped into the light, and she saw his face was haggard with fatigue and anxiety.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • The officers, haggard but tireless, aroused them frequently.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • Sleep forsook the unfortunate men, and their eyes grew wild and haggard.
  • Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne
  • Her fright left her trembling, with haggard eyes in her pale face.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Iksialook was of the number, and he was so worn and haggard that I scarcely recognized him.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • She was silent for a moment, and surveyed me with a haggard look.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • Haggard and wan of face, and wasted with passion and sorrow.
  • Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells
  • Shivering and haggard she perceived that it was still daylight.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • He looked wild and haggard, as if he had just committed a crime.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola

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