zele

Middle English

/ˈzɛːl(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • Zeal; endless devotion or striving.
  • Intense love or concern for something or someone.
  • Any strong or aggravated feeling.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French zel derived from Latin zēlus (zeal) derived from Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zeal, jealousy, eager rivalry, jealous).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ζῆλος

Gloss

zeal, jealousy, eager rivalry, jealous

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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