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First known use, by meaning
- Mid 17ᵗʰ century. Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing; a visceral revulsion toward something repugnant.
- Late 17ᵗʰ century. An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II.
- Mid 18ᵗʰ century. A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.