Definition of the word couple

The origin of the word "couple" dates back to the 14th century from the Old French word "coupla," which means "a pair" or "two together." This word is derived from the Latin "couplum," which is the neuter form of "cupulus," meaning "a pairing" or "a tying together." The Latin word is derived from "cupere," which means "to long for" or "to desire," and the suffix "-lum" which is a\grid> indicator of a noun. The word "couple" originally referred to a pair of oxen or horses harnessed together, but over time its meaning expanded to include any pair of people or things. In the 15th century, the word "couple" gained a romantic connotation, referring to a pair of lovers or spouses, and has since been used in this sense in many languages, including English, French, and Spanish.