idle
The origin and history of idle.
Etymology
From Old English idel, meaning "empty" or "vain," related to Dutch and German words for "vain" or "meaningless."
The origin and history of idle.
From Old English idel, meaning "empty" or "vain," related to Dutch and German words for "vain" or "meaningless."
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