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- From Anglo-Norman muste, moste, variants of moiste, muiste (“moist”), from Old French moiste (“clammy, damp, moist, wet”) (modern French moite (“muggy; sticky, sweaty”)), from a blend of Vulgar Latin *mucidus (from Latin mūcidus (“mouldy, musty”), from Old Latin mūceō (“to be mouldy or musty”) + -idus (suffix meaning ‘tending to’, forming adjectives)) + Latin mustum (“unfermented or partially fermented grape juice, must; new wine”) (from mustus (“fresh; young; unfermented”), from...
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Mar 27, 2019 · c. 1600, "linger in expectation;" 1640s, "have a longing or craving for," of unknown origin. Probably from Flemish hankeren, related to Dutch hunkeren "to hanker, to long for," which is perhaps an intensive or frequentative of Middle Dutch hangen "to hang" (see hang (v.)).
The earliest known use of the adjective musty is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for musty is from 1492, in the writing of J. Ryman. musty is of uncertain origin.
The earliest known use of the adjective musty is in the 1860s. OED's earliest evidence for musty is from 1868, in the Morning Star (London). musty is formed within English, by derivation.
The meaning of MUSTY is impaired by damp or mildew : moldy. How to use musty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Musty.
Oct 8, 2024 · musty (comparative mustier, superlative mustiest) Affected by dampness or mould; damp, mildewed, mouldy. Synonym: fusty. [W]hẽ his wordes be wel ſifted, men ſhall find little fine flowre in thẽ, but all very branne, not worthy ſo muche as to fede either horſe or hogges.
Musty (adjective) Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell. Lacking originality or vitality; old-fashioned or outdated. Etymology. The term “musty” first recorded in 1520s, is derived from or related to the Middle English word “must,” which refers to the process of fermentation (as in grapes for wine).
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“Musty” and “Musky” aren’t synonyms, but are both correct and acceptable. “Musty” is the scent of old, wet things. “Musky” is the sweet scent of “Musk”, which is used often in perfumes.
