unsoiled
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A2
/ʌnˈsɔɪld/
not dirty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsoiled' originates from the Old English prefix 'un-' combined with the verb 'soil', which ultimately originates from Old French, specifically the word 'soillier', where 'soillier' meant 'to make dirty'.
Historical Evolution
'unsoiled' changed from the Middle English formation of 'un-' + the past participle 'soiled' (from French 'soillier'), and eventually became the modern English adjective 'unsoiled'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not made dirty', and over time it has retained its current meaning of 'not dirty or unstained'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/10/10 02:10
