gewgaw的词源

英文词源

gewgaw (n.)

early 13c., giuegaue, contemptuous reduplication, of uncertain origin, possibly connected with Old French gogue "rejoicing, jubilation; joke, prank, mockery, game;" or jou-jou "toy," baby-talk word, from jouer "to play," from Latin jocare (see joke (n.)).

中文词源

gewgaw：花哨无用的物品

来自古英语givegove, 来自give的同韵重复，即给来给去的小礼物，后词义贬义化。

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