bag
UK[bæɡ]US[bæɡ]
n
A container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things.
n
The amount contained in a bag.
v
To put something into a bag.
v
To succeed in killing or catching an animal.
Etymology
The word 'bag' entered Middle English from the Old Norse 'baggi', meaning a bundle or pack. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, though it may be related to other Germanic words for a bulge or swelling, suggesting a conceptual link to a flexible, filled container. The term's journey reflects the practical necessity for portable storage, evolving from a simple bundle to encompass a wide variety of containers. Its verbal senses, such as to secure or catch, developed naturally from the action of putting items into a bag.
Analysis
The word 'bag' is a simplex word of Old Norse origin. It does not contain separable morphemes in modern English.
Examples
She packed a small bag for the weekend trip.
He managed to bag the last ticket for the concert.
The hunter bagged a deer on the first day of the season.