earnest
The origin and history of earnest.
Etymology
From Old English eornest, meaning "zeal, seriousness, or even battle", related to Germanic words for vigour and diligence.
The origin and history of earnest.
From Old English eornest, meaning "zeal, seriousness, or even battle", related to Germanic words for vigour and diligence.
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