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Etymology of the English word umbrage

the English word umbrage
derived from the Old French word umbrage
derived from the Latin word umbraticus (of, living in shade, devoted to sheltered; retired; contemplative; private)
derived from the Classical Latin word umbra (shade; ghost; shadow)
derived from the Latin word umbraticum
derived from the Classical Latin word umbra (shade; ghost; shadow)

Date

The earliest known usage of umbrage in English dates from the 15th century.

Derivations in English

umbrageous

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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