symple
Middle English
Etymology
Borrowed from Old French simple, from Latin simplex (“single; singular”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /simˈpəl/, /sɛmˈpəl/
Adjective
symple (plural and weak singular symple, comparative sympler, superlative symplest)
- virtuous, godly, without sin:
- simple, spartan, perfunctory, regular
- uncompounded, simplex, singular; composed of one part.
- (law, philosophy) Without extra conditions; unconditioned.
- (rare) transparent, apparent
- poor, miserable, needy
- non-noble, popular, peasantly
- dumb, unlearned, stupid
- unimportant, insignificant:
- meager, powerless, lacking
- cheap, inexpensive; of little value.
- dour, depressed, unhappy
Related terms
References
- “simple (adj.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-06-7.
Noun
symple (plural symplez)
- A pauper or peasant.
- That which is uncompounded, simplex, singular; composed of one part.
- An individual who is virtuous, godly, or without sin:
- (rare) One who is guiltless, or blameless.
- (rare) One who is humble, unassuming, or mild.
- (rare) That which is unimportant, insignificant or meager.
- (law, rare) A document without extra complications or conditions.
Descendants
- English: simple
References
- “simple (adj.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-06-7.
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