Etymology

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Today it means: Very. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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The story

Originally a variant form of gay, now associated with distinct senses.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Very.
  • from 18th c. Fairly good; considerable.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.