The word gay originated from the Old High German word gahi, which means "rapid and impetuous." In the twelfth century, the word gahi gave rise to the Middle French word gai, meaning "merry and happily excited." The English word gay was borrowed from the Middle French word gai in the fourteenth century. The word gay greatly reflects the cultural changes in English speaking countries. In English, the word was used to indicate excessive heterosexual activity. However, today, the word gay is often applied to male homosexuals.
Before the 1900's, gay had been used as both positive and negative terms. Many authors used gay to indicate cheerfulness. "Edward was t
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