Where does “unclean” come from?
Unclean comes from Middle English unclene, from Old English unclǣne, a negation of the adjective meaning pure or clear.
unclean (English): Dirty, soiled or foul; Not moral or chaste;...
Definitions
- Dirty, soiled or foul; Not moral or chaste;...
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