The word 'horrid' is originally from Latin 'horridus'

'Horrid' is a word borrowed from Latin 'horridus'. The word entered the English language some time around 1590.

horrid [adjective] [1590]

• rough
• innately offensive or repulsive
• inspiring
• shocking
• inspiring disgust or loathing
• nasty

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Etymology: Latin 'horridus' from 'horrēre'

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