Another short word with several meanings: rue (verb) = deeply regret
goat's rue = Galega officinalis
And of course, in French, la rue = street
Is there an etymological connection?
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Re: Rue
No. The French rue is from Latin and the regret sense from german. Close but different PIE roots.
William A. Hupy
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