pelf
[ pelf ]
/ pɛlf /
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noun
money or wealth, especially when regarded with contempt or acquired by reprehensible means.
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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.
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1300–50; Middle English <Old French pelfre booty
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pelf
/ (pɛlf) /
noun
derogatory money or wealth, esp if dishonestly acquired; lucre
Word Origin for pelf
C14: from Old French pelfre booty; related to Latin pilāre to despoil
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