英语词汇sullen的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	sullen
词源	sullen adj. 1570s, alteration of Middle English soleyn "unique, singular," from Anglo-French solein, formed on the pattern of Old French solain "lonely," from soul "single," from Latin solus "by oneself, alone" (see sole (adj.)). The sense shift in Middle English from "solitary" to "morose" (i.e. "remaining alone through ill-humor") occurred late 14c. Related: Sullenly; sullenness. Entries linking to sullen* sole adj. "single, alone in its kind; one and only, singular, unique; having no husband or wife, in an unmarried state; celibate," late 14c., from Old French soul "only, alone, just," from Latin solus "alone, only, single, sole; forsaken; extraordinary," a word of unknown origin, perhaps related to se "oneself," from PIE reflexive root *swo- (for which see so). updated on December 28, 2013
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sullen adj.