Where does “marvellous” come from?
Marvellous derives from Middle English merveilous, from Old French merveillus, from Latin mirabilis meaning "wonderful" or "extraordinary," formed from miror meaning "to wonder at."
marvellous (English): Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing;...
Definitions
- Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing;...
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