Where does “aplomb” come from?
Aplomb comes from French aplomb, from the phrase fil à plomb meaning a plumb line, originally referring to the vertical alignment that gives steadiness or confidence.
aplomb (English): self-confidence; poise; composure; The apparent...
Definitions
- self-confidence; poise; composure; The apparent...
Ancestry of “aplomb”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | aplomb | vertical line, as measured with a plumb line;... |
| 2 | French | fil à plomb | plumb line |