bully
archaic:
1. a man hired to do violence; a hired ruffian.
2. sweetheart.
3. a fine chap.
obsolete:
1. a pimp; procurer.
2. good friend; good fellow.
3. sweetheart; darling.
of food:
(noun) pickled or canned usually corned beef.
Origin:
First recorded in 1530–40, bully is from the Middle Dutch word boele lover. [British:] First recorded in 1530–40, bully is from the Middle Dutch word boele lover. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of bully: Noun (1): 1538. Verb: 1693. Adjective: 1844. Noun (2): 1753. History and Etymology for bully: Noun (1), Verb, and Adjective: probably from Middle Dutch boele lover; akin to Middle Low German bōle lover, Middle High German buole. Noun (2): probably modification of French (bœuf) boulli boiled beef. —Merriam-Webster.
Sources: 1, 2.
Added: 16 July 2020 {9:36 AM}
1. a man hired to do violence; a hired ruffian.
2. sweetheart.
3. a fine chap.
obsolete:
1. a pimp; procurer.
2. good friend; good fellow.
3. sweetheart; darling.
of food:
(noun) pickled or canned usually corned beef.
Origin:
First recorded in 1530–40, bully is from the Middle Dutch word boele lover. [British:] First recorded in 1530–40, bully is from the Middle Dutch word boele lover. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of bully: Noun (1): 1538. Verb: 1693. Adjective: 1844. Noun (2): 1753. History and Etymology for bully: Noun (1), Verb, and Adjective: probably from Middle Dutch boele lover; akin to Middle Low German bōle lover, Middle High German buole. Noun (2): probably modification of French (bœuf) boulli boiled beef. —Merriam-Webster.
Sources: 1, 2.
Added: 16 July 2020 {9:36 AM}