Etymology:
Meaning:
To signal or invite someone to come closer using a gesture of the hand, head, or voice.
Origin:
The word "beckon" has its origins in the Old English word beacnian, which meant "make a sign by nodding the hand." This term is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic root baunjan, which had a similar meaning. The Proto-Germanic root itself is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root bheu-/bhue-, which meant "to grow, become." This connection suggests that the original meaning of "beckon" may have been related to the notion of "summoning" or "inviting."
Over time, the word "beckon" evolved to take on a more general sense of signaling or inviting someone to come closer. It is now commonly used to describe a gesture of the hand, head, or voice that indicates a desire for someone to approach.
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