Early 17th century; earliest use found in Joseph Hall (1574–1656), bishop of Norwich, religious writer, and satirist. From post-classical Latin acediaacedia; compare -y.
Definition of acedy in US English:
acedy
nounˈasɪdi
rare
Accidie.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Joseph Hall (1574–1656), bishop of Norwich, religious writer, and satirist. From post-classical Latin acedia acedia; compare -y.