scorn etymology

Etymology:

• Middle English: scorn, from Old English "scorn", of uncertain origin.
• Possibly related to Middle Low German "schornen", meaning "to mock, scorn".
• Some linguists suggest a connection to the Old Norse "skorningr", meaning "a jest, mockery".

Meaning: 1. A feeling of contempt or disdain. 2. An attitude or expression that shows contempt or disdain. 3. The act of showing contempt or disdain.

Origin: The exact origin of the word "scorn" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in Germanic languages. The first recorded use of the word in English dates back to the 13th century.

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