To struggle against or resist something; to wrestle or make effort against opposition.
From Latin 'eluctari' (to struggle out of), composed of 'e-' (out) + 'luctari' (to struggle, wrestle). This rare English verb preserves an archaic Latin term meaning physical or metaphorical resistance.
This word is almost extinct in modern English, but it reveals a beautiful Latin concept — the Romans used 'luctari' for wrestling and struggling, and adding 'e-' suggested fighting your way free from something, like breaking out of chains.
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