Etymology:
The word "flutter" is derived from the Old English word "floteren," which means "to float, hover, or waver."
Meaning:
Origin:
The word "flutter" has been in use in English since the 13th century. It is related to other words derived from the root "flot-," which include:
The word "flutter" is also believed to be onomatopoetic, as it imitates the sound of wings fluttering.
Additional Notes:
Etymology French flotter to float Latin fluctuare to move in waves Proto Indo Euro
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Etymology The word flutter is derived from the Old English word floteren which mean
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Etymology The word fleet has its origins in the Old English word fleotan meaning t
Etymology The word fleet has its origins in the Old English word fleotan meaning t
Etymology The word fleeting comes from Middle English fleten meaning to float or mo
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Etymology Old English flēoht Proto Germanic fleuhtuz Proto Indo European pleu
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Etymology French flotter to float Latin fluctuare to move in waves Proto Indo Euro
Etymology Old English flōd flood tide Proto Germanic flōduz flood tide Pro
Etymology Middle English from Middle French from Old Norse flotsamr from flōt sea
Etymology Spanish flotilla French flottille Italian flottiglia Dutch flottielje Ger
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Etymology The word flutter is derived from the Old English word floteren which mean
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Etymology The word pulmonary is derived from the Latin word pulmo which means lung
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Etymology of flit Middle English flitten from Old English fleotan to move float
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Etymology The word flatter comes from the Old French word flater which itself derive
Etymology The word motion comes from the Latin word motus which means movement or
Etymology French tempête Latin tempestas tempestatis Meaning A violent storm es
Etymology The word stir originates from the Old English word styrian which means t