eager
The origin and history of eager.
Etymology
From Old French aigre ("sharp, keen"), from Latin acer — the same root behind "acid" and "acerbic".
The origin and history of eager.
From Old French aigre ("sharp, keen"), from Latin acer — the same root behind "acid" and "acerbic".
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