Foule
/fuːl/noun
A large group of people or a crowd.
Did you know?The term 'foule' is linked to the Latin 'folla', meaning 'a blowing or puffing', hinting at how crowds can become a powerful, uncontrollable force!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
folla
“a puff or breath, often associated with noise or commotion.”
Old French
Old French
foule
“a crowd or multitude, often implying chaos.”
Middle English
Middle English
foule
“a gathering of people, sometimes with negative connotations.”
Modern English
English
foule
“a contemporary term for a crowd, retaining its sense of multitude.”