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- late 14c., "slightly wet; well-irrigated, characterized by moistness," from Old French moiste "damp, wet, soaked" (13c., Modern French moite), which is of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Vulgar Latin *muscidus "moldy," also "wet," from Latin mucidus "slimy, moldy, musty," from mucus "slime" (see mucus).
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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.
Mar 27, 2019 · late 14c., "slightly wet; well-irrigated, characterized by moistness," from Old French moiste "damp, wet, soaked" (13c., Modern French moite), which is of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Vulgar Latin *muscidus "moldy," also "wet," from Latin mucidus "slimy, moldy, musty," from mucus "slime" (see mucus). Alternative etymology [Diez] is from Latin ...
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.
Oct 8, 2024 · The adjective is derived from Late Middle English musty; further origin uncertain, possibly from one of the following: [1]
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 (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 Lacking originality or vitality; old-fashioned or outdated.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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The definition of musty in the dictionary is smelling or tasting old, stale, or mouldy. Other definition of musty is old-fashioned, dull, or hackneyed.
