Edificed

/ˈɛdɪfaɪst/ adjective

Definition

Built up; constructed; established firmly or solidly.

Etymology

Archaic past participle of edifice when used as a verb, meaning 'to build or construct.' This form is rarely seen in modern English, surviving mainly in historical or poetic texts where edifice functioned as an active verb.

Kelly Says

Most people don't know you can use edifice as a verb—they only know it as a noun meaning a building, but centuries ago you could say something was 'edificed' meaning 'built.' Language loses verbs as it gets simpler over time!

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