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- 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 musteus "fresh, green, new," literally "like new wine," from musteum "new wine" (see must (n.1)).
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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.
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]
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 definition of musty in the dictionary is smelling or tasting old, stale, or mouldy. Other definition of musty is old-fashioned, dull, or hackneyed.
The only known use of the noun musty is in the early 1700s. 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).
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1. having a stale, moldy smell or taste, as an unused room, food kept in a damp place, etc. 2. stale or trite; worn-out; antiquated. musty ideas. 3. dull; apathetic.
