English word jealous comes from Late Latin zelosus, and later Old French (842-ca. 1400) jalous (Eager; zealous. Jealous.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| zelosus | Late Latin (LL) | |
| jalous | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Eager; zealous. Jealous. |
| gelus | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| jealous | English (en) | Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]. Protective, zealously guarding, careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates. [from 14th c.]. Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover or spouse's fidelity. [...] |