Ghost
This word derives from the Old English "gast", meaning soul, spirit, life. The original sense was a supernatural being. Today it's used with this meaning in the religious term Holy Ghost. Around 1385 it began to be used to refer to the spirit of a dead person. The gh- spelling appeared in English in 1500.
Esta palabra deriva del inglés antiguo "gast", que significaba alma, espíritu, vida. El sentido original era un ser superior. Hoy se utiliza con este significado en el término religioso Holy Ghost (Espíritu Santo). Alrededor de 1385 comenzó a usarse para referirse al espíritu de una persona muerta. La escritura con gh- apareció en el inglés en 1500.
What's in a Word? Fascinating stories of more than 350 everyday words and phrases
Aprende la historia detrás de 350 palabras y frases cotidianas!
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
© Copyright - Saber Inglés - 2000-2024
All rights reserved. Reproduction is prohibited.
Privacy Policy - Disclosure