: engaged in the act of gazing

Word History

Etymology

Middle English a gase, from a a- entry 1 + gasen "to gaze entry 1"

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agaze was in 1720

Dictionary Entries Near agaze

Cite this Entry

“Agaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agaze. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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