Etymology:
The word "creep" has Germanic origins:
Meaning:
Origin:
The word "creep" likely comes from the Proto-Indo-European root "gher-" or "gherh-", which means "to bend" or "to curve." This root is also found in other words related to movement or flexibility, such as:
The original sense of "creep" was probably to move in a low, bent position. Over time, the meaning expanded to include other forms of slow, stealthy movement, as well as the feeling of unease or revulsion that can be caused by such movement.
Meaning Creeping etymology refers to the gradual change in the meaning of a word over ti
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