somber
The origin and history of somber.
Etymology
From French 'sombre', meaning dark or gloomy, ultimately from Latin 'sub umbra', 'under shade'.
The origin and history of somber.
From French 'sombre', meaning dark or gloomy, ultimately from Latin 'sub umbra', 'under shade'.
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