English
agape
From a- + gape.
first attested First known use by John Milton in Paradise Lost (1667) (as stated in the etymology)
The story
First known use by John Milton in Paradise Lost (1667).
Another origin of agape
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEἀγαπάω‘to love’
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEἀγάπηagápē‘love, affection, esteem’
- Englishtodayagape
Today it means
adj In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / agape