5 letter words with EIG in the middle

Neigh Part of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

1. to make the sound of a horse; whinny (source: Merriam-Webster)
2. to speak in a loud, unpleasant voice that sounds like a horses whinny (source: Cambridge Dictionary)

Pronunciations:

• US: /neɪ/
• UK: /neɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "neigh" originated from the Middle English word "neighen," which means "to neigh." It has been used to describe the sound made by horses since the 14th century. It is commonly used in literature and poetry to describe the sound of horses.

Synonyms:

• whinny
• bray
• snort
• bleat

Related Words:

• bray
• snort
• bleat
• whine
• moan

Example Sentences:

• The horse neighed loudly and ran across the field.
• The old woman would often neigh like a horse when she laughed.

Deign

Part of speech: Verb

Definition: To do something that one considers beneath ones dignity; to condescend.

Pronunciations: US: /deɪn/, UK: /deɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "deign" comes from the Old French word "deignier," which means "to deem worthy." The word was first used in Middle English in the 14th century. "Deign" is often used to describe someone who is doing something they feel is beneath them or their station in life.

Synonyms: Condescend, stoop, lower oneself, descend, patronize, humble oneself.

Related Words: Reign, feign, skein, vein, seign.

Example Sentences:

• She didn deign to answer the question.
• He deigned to speak to the peasants.
• The queen deigned to visit the village.
• He wouldn even deign to look at me.
• She deigned to accept the invitation.