ingine

Scots

[ˈɪndʒəin], [ˈɪndʒɪn]

noun
Definitions
  • ingenuity, intelligence, wit
  • intellect, clever person

Etymology

Derived from Old French engin (war machine, cleverness, engine, skill).

Origin

Old French

engin

Gloss

war machine, cleverness, engine, skill

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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