outrageous

The story

1. Middle French · derived fromoutrageus
2. Anglo-Norman · derived fromoutrageus
3. English todayoutrageous

From Anglo-Norman outrageus, Middle French outrageus, from outrage; equivalent to outrage + -ous.

First known use, by meaning

• from 14th c. Violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront.
• from 14th c. Transgressing reasonable limits; extravagant, immoderate.
• from 18th c. Shocking; exceeding conventional behaviour; provocative.
• from 14th c. Fierce, violent.