dolor
[ doh-ler ]
/ ˈdoʊ lər /
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noun
sorrow; grief.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also especially British, do·lour .
Origin of dolor
1275–1325; Middle English dolour (<Anglo-French ) <Latin dolor, equivalent to dol(ēre) to feel pain + -or-or1
Words nearby dolor
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Medical definitions for dolor
dolor
[ dō′lər ]
n.
Pain.
Sorrow; grief.
Other words from dolor
do′lo•rif′ic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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