privy的词源

英文词源

privy (adj.)

"private," early 13c., from Old French privé "friendly, intimate; a private place," from Latin privatus "private, personal" (see private (adj.)). Meaning "participating in (a secret)" (usually with to) is attested from late 14c. Related: Privily. Privy Council is from c. 1300 in a general sense; specifically of the British government, first attested late 14c., as consaile priue. Privy member "organ of sex" is from late 13c.

privy (n.)

"toilet," c. 1200, from Old French privé, privee "latrine," literally "private place," from noun use of adjective privé (see privy (adj.)).

中文词源

privy：准许知事的，可参与秘事的

来自古法语prive,私密的，私密场所，词源同private.用于政治术语准许知情的，可参与政事的。

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