unspoiled
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/ʌnˈspɔɪld/
natural and untouched
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unspoiled' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'spoiled', which comes from the Old French 'espoillier', meaning 'to strip or plunder'.
Historical Evolution
'espoillier' transformed into the Middle English word 'spoylen', and eventually became the modern English word 'spoil'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unspoiled'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'spoil' meant 'to strip or plunder', but over time it evolved to mean 'to damage or ruin'. 'Unspoiled' retains the meaning of 'not damaged'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
