-fuge

1. a combining form occurring in compound words which have the general sense “something that repels or drives away” whatever is specified by the initial element:

   vermifuge.

-fuge

combining form

1. indicating an agent or substance that expels or drives away

   vermifuge

Derived Forms

• -fugal, combining_form:in_adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of -fuge¹

< French < Latin -fugus, derivative of fugāre to drive away

Word History and Origins

Origin of -fuge¹

from Latin fugāre to expel, put to flight

Example Sentences

Cum autem illuc peruenisset, timore eius consternata pars aduersa cessit, fuge presidio se saluando.

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Another mode was, if any two were egged on to try their strength, the one gave the other what was called fuge.

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This being done, he was requested to follow up this procedure by giving his antagonist fuge, or a blow.

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In the Kunst der Fuge Bach has shown with the utmost clearness how in his opinion the various types of fugue may be classified.

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He may not die; his "moriamur" is answered by the reiterated "Depart" of the gods, the "Heu, fuge!"

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