Etymology
The word "sooty" comes from the Old English word "sot", meaning "fool" or "simpleton". It was first used in the 13th century to describe people who were dirty or covered in soot.
Meaning
Sooty means covered in soot. Soot is a black powder that is produced when something burns. It is made up of tiny pieces of carbon that are released into the air. Soot can be found on chimneys, fireplaces, and other places where things are burned.
Origin
The word "soot" comes from the Middle English word "soote", which in turn comes from the Old English word "sot". The Old English word "sot" is thought to be related to the Proto-Germanic word "sutta", which means "black".
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