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1. • • vex (v.) early 15c., from Old French vexer "vex, harass" (14c.), from Latin vexare "to shake, jolt, toss violently;" figuratively "attack, harass, trouble, annoy," from vexus, collateral form of vectus, past participle of vehere "to draw, carry" (from PIE root *wegh- "to go, move, transport in a vehicle").
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   Where does the word vexed come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for is from around 1425, in is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: vex v., ‑ed suffix1.

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   What does vexing mean?

   • vexable, adj.?c1525– Able to be vexed; easily annoyed or distressed. vexer, n.1530– A person who or thing which causes vexation. vexing, adj.?1548–

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   What does Vex mean?

   • vex (v.) early 15c., from Old French vexer "vex, harass" (14c.), from Latin vexare "to shake, jolt, toss violently;" figuratively "attack, harass, trouble, annoy," from vexus, collateral form of vectus, past participle of vehere "to draw, carry" (from PIE root *wegh- "to go, move, transport in a vehicle"). Related: Vexed; vexing.

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   What is a vexed question?

   • A vexed problem or question is very difficult and causes people a lot of trouble. Ministers have begun work on the vexed issue of economic union. ...the vexed question of whether it was acceptable for players to be paid for their performances. 2. See also vex Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2.

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   How many meanings are there for the verb Vex?

   • There are 15meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb vex, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use How common is the verb vex? About 2occurrences per million words in modern written English 1750 6.0 1760 5.6 1770 5.3 1780 5.2 1790 5.8 1800 6.0 1810 6.3

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   What does Vexen mean?

   • vexen, v.in Middle English Dictionary I. To distress, trouble, harass, worry, or annoy (a person, a group, a person's thoughts or feelings, etc.). I.1.a. c1410– transitive. To trouble, afflict, or harass (a person, etc.) by aggression, encroachment, or other interference with peace and quiet; to cause damage, detriment, or difficulty to.

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   Sep 28, 2017 · As a verb meaning great Old English great "big, tall, thick, stout, massive; coarse," from West Germanic *grauta- "coarse, thick" (source also of Old Saxon grot, Old Frisian grat, Dutch groot, German groß "great").

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   The earliest known use of the word vexed is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for vexed is from around 1425, in Wise Bk. Philos.

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   Sep 29, 2023 · To vex, trouble, annoy, anger. Also reflexive: to be or become vexed or angry. English regional and Scottish in later use.

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   Oct 30, 2017 · difficult to deal with and causing a lot of disagreement and argument: Economists argue over the vexed question of how to reduce spending. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Complicated and difficult to do. advanced.

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   2 meanings: 1. annoyed, confused, or agitated 2. much debated and discussed (esp in the phrase a vexed question).... Click for more definitions.

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   The meaning of VEXED is affected with, marked by, or causing trouble or vexation. How to use vexed in a sentence.

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   irritated; annoyed: The shop's customers were often vexed at the slow sales clerks. much discussed or disputed; difficult to resolve or understand; contentious: The mining rights for that area are a vexed issue. afflicted by torment or trouble (often used in combination):