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9 Ιουλ 2011 · The most likely theory is that the expression “in high dudgeon” originally had something to do with grabbing a dagger in anger. Interestingly, two similar-sounding words, “bludgeon” and “curmudgeon,” are also etymological mysteries.
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High dudgeon. A feeling of anger and resentment dates from the mid-16th century and dudgeon in this sense is of unknown origin. The OED lists another dudgeon and dates this earlier, from the late Middle Ages, as a kind of wood used for the handles of daggers and knives.
16 Οκτ 2018 · dudgeon (n.)"feeling of offense, resentment, sullen anger," 1570s, duggin, of unknown origin. One suggestion is Italian aduggiare "to overshadow," giving it the same sense development as umbrage.
10 Νοε 2024 · From Middle English dogeon, apparently from Anglo-Norman or Middle French, but the ultimate origin is obscure. Compare French douve (“stave”). dudgeon (plural dudgeons) (obsolete) A kind of wood used especially in the handles of knives; the root of the box tree.
27 Σεπ 2024 · in high dudgeon Resentfully or furiously, with indignation or pomposity. 1663, Hudibras, by Samuel Butler, part 1, canto 1 “When civil dudgeon first grew high, \ And men fell out, they knew not why; \ When hard words, jealousies, and fears, \ Set folks together by the ears..” 1987, Bernard MacLaverty, short story.
The phrase “in high dudgeon” is a common idiom used to describe someone who is extremely angry or offended. However, the origins of this expression are not entirely clear, as it has been in use for centuries and its meaning has evolved over time.
28 Οκτ 2006 · The phrase High dudgeon for a state of anger, resentment, or offence resists all attempts at seeking its origin.
