Where Is the Word Meddle from?

Stuck in the meddle
Meddle, meanwhile, comes from the Anglo-Norman French medler, “to mix or mingle,” from the Old French mesler, which ultimately developed out of the Latin miscere, meaning and source of “mix.” So, what is that d doing meddling with all these s's?

What is the correct meaning of the meddle?

intransitive verb. : to interest oneself in what is not one's concern : interfere without right or propriety (see propriety sense 1) I never meddle in other people's private affairs— G. B. Shaw.

Who is a medler?

Noun. 1. meddler - an officious annoying person who interferes with others. unwelcome person, persona non grata - a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.