Etymology: * Middle English gremlin, from Middle French gramelin (15th century), from Old French gressilmin (13th century), from Medieval Latin grasalinus (11th century), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *grīsaz-malana ("gravel, dust")
Meaning: A mischievous or malicious creature that causes trouble or damage, especially to machinery or aircraft.
Origin: The term "gremlin" was first used in the early 20th century by British pilots to describe mechanical problems that occurred in their aircraft. It is believed that the term originated from the folklore of the Isle of Man, where it referred to a mischievous creature that lived in mills and caused mischief.
Examples of usage: * "The car stalled suddenly, and I suspect a gremlin has gotten into the engine." * "The plane experienced a series of gremlins during the flight." * "Sally is always blaming gremlins for her mistakes."
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