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outrage

The origin and history of outrage.

Etymology

From Old French outrage, "excess," ultimately from Latin ultra ("beyond"). It was later reinterpreted by English speakers as out- + rage, which is why it's pronounced that way today — even though the two words aren't actually related.

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Etymology from freedict-original, original.