Etymology

jaded

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Today it means: Bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having been overexposed to, or having consumed too much of something. Full definition →

Old Norse jalda
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The story

  1. Old Norse · derived fromjalda“mare”
  2. English todayjaded

From jade (“worn-out horse”), possibly from Old Norse jalda (“mare”). Jade as a term of abuse for a woman dates from 1560.

Words from the same roots

Old Norsejalda all →

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