What Is The "Luke" In "Lukewarm?"
11 June 2019, 12:09 | Updated: 11 June 2019, 12:11
Why do we say things are "lukewarm?"
Mystery Hour Question
Where did the word "luke" come from in "lukewarm?"
Name: Charlie, Chessington
Answer
There was an Old English word pronounced "lewk" which meant slightly sunny, or warm.
Later on, this turned into "lukewarm," which also meant being unenthusiastic about something.
Name: Phil, Reading
Qualification: General knowledge
