Jealous etymology

English

English word jealous comes from Late Latin zelosus, and later Old French (842-ca. 1400) jalous (Eager; zealous. Jealous.)

Etymology of jealous

Detailed word origin of jealous

Dictionary entry Language Definition
zelosus Late Latin (LL)
jalous Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) Eager; zealous. Jealous.
gelus Middle English (1100-1500) (enm)
jealous English (en) Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]. Protective, zealously guarding, careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates. [from 14th c.]. Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover or spouse's fidelity. [...]

Words with the same origin as jealous

Descendants of zelosus

jelly