Raucity
/ˈrɔː.kɪ.ti/noun
The quality of being raucous or harsh in sound.
Did you know?The term 'raucous' is linked to ancient notions of harshness that were often associated with spirits and omens, hinting at a connection between sound and the supernatural.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
raucus
“harsh, rough, or hoarse, often used to describe sounds that are unsettling.”
Middle English
Middle English
raucous
“adopted from Latin as a descriptor for discordant or unpleasant noises.”
16th Century
English
raucity
“coined from raucous to denote the quality of being harsh or grating in sound.”
Modern English
English
raucity
“used in contemporary contexts to describe the unpleasantness of certain sounds.”
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