UMBRAGE


Meaning of UMBRAGE in English

noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin umbraticum, neuter of umbraticus of shade, from umbratus, past participle of umbrare to shade, from umbra shade, shadow; akin to Lithuanian unksmė shadow Date: 15th century shade , shadow , shady branches ; foliage , 3. an indistinct indication ; vague suggestion ; hint , a reason for doubt ; suspicion , a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult , see: offense

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