mustiness
|mus-ti-ness|
B2
/ˈmʌstɪnəs/
(musty)
stale or moldy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'musty' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'must,' where 'must' meant 'new wine.'
Historical Evolution
'must' changed from the Middle English word 'must' and eventually became the modern English word 'musty.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'new wine,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a stale, moldy smell.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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