mid-15c., action of steering, from steer (v.) + -age. Meaning part of a ship in front of the chief cabin is from 1610s; originally where the steering apparatus of the ship was, it retained the name after the introduction of the deck wheel in early 18c.; hence meaning section of a ship with the cheapest accommodations, first recorded 1804.
What does the word âpungentâ mean? Itâs a noun referring to the area of town where immigrants from one nation live. Itâs an adjective meaning something that has an intensely heavy smell. Itâs a verb meaning to act out in a sudden and emotional outburst. Itâs an adverb meaning to do something elegantly or with great class.
Word Root of PUNCTUAL. The Latin word pungere, meaning â to prick â or â to pierce, â and its form punctus give us the roots pung and punct. Words from the Latin pungere have something to do with pricking or piercing. To punct ure is to pierce with something pointed.