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The word "dread" originated in Old English, but its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic and ultimately Proto-Indo-European. In Proto-Indo-European, the root *dʰrei̯- meant "to run" or "to flee." Over time, the meaning of the root shifted to "to fear" or "to tremble," likely due to the association between running away and avoiding danger.
In Old English, drædan was a common verb that meant both "to fear" and "to be afraid." It was used in a variety of contexts, including describing fear of physical danger, fear of supernatural beings, and fear of divine punishment. The word "dread" retains these meanings in modern English, but it has also taken on a more general sense of intense fear or apprehension.
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