umbrage

English

/ˈʌm.bɹɪdʒ/

noun
Definitions
  • A feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive.
  • A feeling of doubt.
  • Leaves that provide shade, as the foliage of trees.
  • (obsolete) Shadow; shade.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French ombrage (umbrage) derived from Old French ombrage derived from Latin umbrāticus (in the shade).

Origin

Latin

umbrāticus

Gloss

in the shade

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