Etymology

uproar

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Today it means: Tumultuous, noisy excitement. Full definition →

First used 1520sDutch oproer ← German Aufruhr
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  1. German · derived fromAufruhr
  2. Dutch · calque ofoproer
  3. English todayuproar

Calque of Dutch oproer or German Aufruhr, as up + roar.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1520s Tumultuous, noisy excitement.

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