Where does “boisterous” come from?
Boisterous derives from Middle English boistres and boistous, from Anglo-Norman bustous and Old French boitous, ultimately meaning lame or limping.
boisterous (English): Full of energy; exuberant; noisy; Characterized...
Definitions
- Full of energy; exuberant; noisy; Characterized...
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