boisterous etymology

Etymology:

• Middle English: boistous or boistows, from Anglo-French: boistous (lively, merry), from Old French: boiste (wooden box), from Late Latin: buxida (boxwood box), from Greek: pyxis (box), ultimately from Ancient Egyptian: bws (box tree)

Meaning:

• Characterized by unrestrained noise and excitement; boisterous.
• Rowdy or unruly.
• Vigorous or energetic.

Origin:

The word "boisterous" originally referred to something made of wood, likely a box made of boxwood. Over time, the meaning shifted to describe containers made of other materials, and eventually to describe wooden objects in general.

In the 14th century, "boisterous" began to be used figuratively to describe people or animals who were noisy and rowdy, like a box that cannot contain its contents. By the 16th century, the word had also taken on a more positive connotation, describing someone who is lively and cheerful.

Today, "boisterous" is most commonly used to describe behavior that is noisy, energetic, or unrestrained.

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