History of English word erg (n.1) erg is an unit of energy in the C.G.S. system, coined 1873 by the British Association for the Advancement of Science, from Greek ergon "work." "Organ" (of body or music) is an instrument of work. These are words utilizing "work" (ergon): ergonomics; allergy; georgic; argon (“chemical: [a] no work”); thaumaturge; cholinergic; metallurgy; synergy; surgeon; the name "George." - http://www.etymonline.com/ G2041 Thayer Definition: 1) business, employment, that which any one is occupied 1a) that which one undertakes to do, enterprise, undertaking 2) any product whatever, any thing accomplished by hand, art, industry, or mind 3) an act, deed, thing done: the idea of working is emphasised in opp. to that which is less than work Part of Speech: noun neuter A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from a primary (but obsolete) ergo (to work) |
