crack etymology

Etymology:

The word "crack" has multiple etymological origins:

• Old English: "cracian" or "craccan," meaning "to make a sharp or noisy sound."
• Middle Dutch: "kraken," meaning "to break or burst."
• Scandinavian: "kraka," meaning "to creak or crack."

Meaning:

Verb:

• To break or split with a sharp sound.
• To make a sharp or cracking sound.
• To burst open or shatter.
• To create a crack or fissure.
• To solve or decipher (a code or puzzle).
• To show signs of mental or emotional stress.

Noun:

• A break or split with a sharp sound.
• A sharp or cracking sound.
• A fissure or crevice.
• A problem or challenge.
• A clever solution or answer.
• A flaw or defect.

Origin:

The earliest known use of the word "crack" in English dates back to the 14th century. It is believed that the Old English word "cracian" is the primary source of the word's meaning of breaking or making a sharp sound. The other etymological influences have contributed to the development of additional meanings and connotations over time.

Examples:

• "The glass cracked when I dropped it."
• "The ice made a cracking sound as we walked on it."
• "He cracked the safe open."
• "This puzzle is a tough crack."
• "The pressure of the job is cracking him up."
• "There's a crack in the wall."

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