bevy的词源

英文词源

bevy (n.)

early 15c., collective noun of quails and ladies, from Anglo-French bevée, which is of unknown origin. One supposed definition of the word is "a drinking bout," but this is perhaps a misprint of bever, from Old French beivre (see beverage). Still, it's possible that the original sense could be a company of birds gathered at a puddle or pool for drinking or bathing.

中文词源

bevy：一群

来自词根bib, 喝，见imbibe. 来自动物成群结队饮水义。

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