Word History
Etymology
alteration (influenced by Latin dulcis) of earlier addoulce, adoulce, from Middle French adoulcer, adoulcier, literally, to sweeten, from a- (from Latin ad-) + doulce, douz sweet, from Latin dulcis
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of addulce was
in the 15th century
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“Addulce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addulce. Accessed 4 Mar. 2024.
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