English Language & Usage Asked by user45867 on September 30, 2020
Hey just curious explaining "seasoned" as in veteran to a non-English speaker.
Like "he’s a seasoned golf player."
I can’t seem to find answers on Google.
Does "seasoned" derive from a food dish "seasoned" — meaning the guy has been around, so he’s been honed and colored through time?
Or is it more "seasoned" — he’s seen many seasons (fall, winter, spring … years) of X activity?
Just curious.
It probably derives from Old French assaisoner (to ripen). By extension applied to a mature, experienced person.
“Improving flavor by adding spices” from Old French assaisoner to ripen, season, on the notion of fruit becoming more palatable as it ripens. Applied to timber by 1540s."
(Etymonline)
Correct answer by user121863 on September 30, 2020
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