Etymology
The word "flaw" is derived from the Old French word "flawe," which in turn comes from the Germanic root "flau-," meaning "to blow." This root is also the origin of the word "flaw" in German and Dutch.
Meaning
A flaw is a defect or imperfection in something. It can be a physical flaw, such as a crack in a vase, or a flaw in character, such as a lack of integrity. Flaws can be minor or major, and they can affect the value or usefulness of something.
Origin
The word "flaw" was first used in the English language in the 14th century. It was originally used to refer to a gust of wind, but it soon came to be used more generally to refer to any kind of defect or imperfection. The word is still used in this sense today.
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