Zeal Definition
zēl
noun
Intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavor or devotion; ardor; fervor.
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zealsOrigin of Zeal
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First coined in 1382, from Middle English zele, from Old French zel, from Late Latin zÄ“lus, from Ancient Greek ζήλος (zÄ“los, “zeal, jealousy"), from ζηλόω (zÄ“loō, “to emulate, to be jealous"). Cognate to jealous.
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Middle English zele from Old French zel from Late Latin zēlus from Greek zēlos
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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