Where does “doleful” come from?
Doleful comes from Middle English doleful, meaning sorrowful or full of grief, though its ultimate origin remains uncertain.
doleful (English): Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of...
Definitions
- Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of...
Ancestry of “doleful”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | doleful | — |