Etymology
The word "moldy" is derived from an Old English word "mold", which referred to dust or soil. It is related to the words "moot" (a meeting or assembly), "moot court" (a mock court), and "mote" (a particle of dust or a speck).
Meaning
"Moldy" refers to something that is covered with or affected by mold, which is a type of fungus that typically grows on moist organic matter. It can also be used figuratively to describe something that is old, stale, or outdated.
Origin
The use of the term "moldy" to refer to something that is covered with mold dates back to the 13th century. The figurative use of the term, to describe something that is old or outdated, emerged in the 17th century.
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