searce Synonyms & Antonyms
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Searce as a Noun
A sieve; a strainer.
Searce as a Verb
To sift (through a sieve); to bolt.
Word Forms & Grammar
searce (plural searces)
searce (third-person singular simple present searces, present participle searcing, simple past and past participle searced)
Words That Rhyme With Searce
Origin of Searce
Origin 1: From Middle English sarse, probably from Anglo-Norman cerche, *cerce, from Late Latin *circa.
Origin 2: Traditionally derived from Old French saas (Late Latin *saetāceus (pannus) (“(cloth) made of bristles”)), but this does not explain the -r- or the final -e of the Middle English form; intrusive -r- before /s/ is sometimes found in Middle English, but one would expect etymological r-less forms to appear alongside such forms.[1]
Word Facts for Searce
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /s/ |
| Meaning | A sieve; a strainer |
| Plural | searces |
| Verb forms | searces, searcing, searced |
Common Questions About Searce
Is searce a noun or a verb?
Searce is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of searce?
The plural of searce is searces.
What is the past tense of searce?
The past tense of searce is searced. The present participle is searcing.