How the Italian language influenced English with the word 'jalousie'

'Jalousie' is a word borrowed from Italian 'geloso'. The word entered the English language some time around 1766.

jalousie [noun] [1766]

• a blind with adjustable horizontal slats for admitting light and air while excluding direct sun and rain
• a window made of adjustable glass louvers that control ventilation

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Etymology: French, literally, jealousy, from Old French 'gelus' jealous

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