Chirmed

/tʃɜːrmd/ adjective

Definition

Made to produce chirping or chattering sounds; filled with or characterized by chirping noises.

Etymology

Past participle or adjectival form of 'chirm,' following standard English patterns for creating adjectives from verbs by adding -ed.

Kelly Says

This word showcases how English speakers in medieval times could turn almost any sound-word into an adjective—'chirmed air' would have vividly described a spring morning to someone in the 1300s.

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