How Do You Spell MAUGER?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔːd͡ʒə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Mauger" is a bit tricky because it is pronounced differently from its spelling. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word is pronounced as /mɔːdʒər/. The "au" in "Mauger" is pronounced as "aw" sound, like in the word "all," while the "g" is pronounced as a "j" sound, like in the word "jam." The word originates from Old French and means "maugre" or "in spite of." While it may be tricky to spell, knowing the IPA transcription makes pronouncing "Mauger" easier.

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Etymology of MAUGER

The word "mauger" has evolved from the Old French term "mal gré", which can be broken down into two parts – "mal" meaning "bad" or "ill", and "gré" meaning "will" or "pleasure". This combination suggests a sense of going against someone's will or going against what is pleasant, hence the connotation of opposition or adversity. Over time, "mal gré" transformed into "mangre" and eventually into "mauger" in Middle English.

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