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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.
Nov 1, 2010 · “Musty” conjures associations like winter sweaters that have been packed away for months or an attic needs to be aired out. The word is used to describe odors that suggest the presence of mold. This makes sense when you consider its origin. Musty is likely a variant of the word “moisty,” or “moist.”
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.
Oct 8, 2024 · Etymology 1. [edit] The adjective is derived from Late Middle English musty; further origin uncertain, possibly from one of the following: [1]
OED's earliest evidence for musty is from 1709, in the writing of Richard Steele, writer and politician. It is also recorded as an adjective from the Middle English period (1150—1500). musty is formed within English, by conversion.
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Nov 3, 2017 · musty. adjective. /ˈmʌsti/ (comparative mustier, superlative mustiest) smelling wet and unpleasant because of a lack of fresh air synonym dank. a musty room. a musty smell of old books. These clothes smell musty. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Definitions on the go.
