sinister
The origin and history of sinister.
Etymology
From Latin sinister, meaning "left" — the left side was historically associated with bad luck and ill omen.
The origin and history of sinister.
From Latin sinister, meaning "left" — the left side was historically associated with bad luck and ill omen.
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