late Middle English: early form of Bethlehem, referring to the hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem in London, used as an institution for the insane.
It probably means protectress. Or mistress, or ripe for marriage, or young cow. (Sorry, but etymology is often like this)
a lunatic asylum in London namedhospital of saint Mary of Bethlehem was a notoriously noisy scene of mad confusion in the 14th & 15th centuries at least & bedlam was just Bethlehem slurred in local speech
Italian.
etymology
mostly greek
Studying the etymology of biological terms provides insight into the origin and meaning of these terms, which can help students better understand and remember complex biological concepts. It also enables students to decipher unfamiliar terms and identify relationships between different terms based on common roots or prefixes. Overall, understanding etymology enhances students' overall comprehension and retention of biological vocabulary.
It means:1. A nutter, Madman2. A state of bemusement
it means the study of words and their origins, and grammar.Perhaps you mean "etymology", the study of the origin of words, or the origin of a specific word.
Etymology is the study of the history of words, of their origins, form and changing meanings.
The great bedlam hurt his ears.
There are no perfect rhymes for the word bedlam.
The aftermath of the fight caused great bedlam.
King Bedlam was created in 1999.
Doctor Bedlam was created in 1971.
A Maid in Bedlam was created in 1977.
The Bedlam in Goliath was created in 2006.
The locker room was an utter bedlam.