英语词汇borrow的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	borrow
词源	borrow. Borrow was originally a noun deriving from the Anglo-Saxon borg and meaning “a pledge of security.” This use of the word became obsolete in England by Spenser’s time, but early on borrow became a verb meaning “to give security for, to take on pledge.” Security is no longer essential in a borrowing transaction, but the idea that what is loaned is the property of the lender and must be returned is still preserved.
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