Etymology:
Meaning and Origin:
The word "leaven" has the following meanings:
The original meaning of "leaven" in Old English was "to leave behind." It referred to the process of leaving a piece of old, fermented dough in fresh dough to act as a leavening agent. This technique has been used for centuries to make bread rise.
Over time, the meaning of "leaven" expanded to include any substance that could cause dough to rise. In the 16th century, the term began to be used figuratively to describe something that gradually brings about change or influence. For example, ideas or beliefs that gradually spread and transform a society could be described as "the leaven of progress."
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