English word origin

Etymology of exult

From Middle French exulter, from Latin exsultō, frequentative of exsiliō (“jump up”), from ex- + saliō (“jump, leap”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To rejoice; to be very happy, especially in triumph; to triumph (over).

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From Middle French exulter, from Latin exsultō, frequentative of exsiliō (“jump up”), from ex- + saliō (“jump, leap”).

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Unspecified derivation mentionexulterfrm
Unspecified derivation mentionexsultōla

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