hide etymology

Etymology:

• Old English hȳdan, from Proto-Germanic *hūdijaną
• Cognate with Old Saxon hūdian, Old Norse hyðja, Dutch hoeden, German hüten

Meaning:

• To conceal or keep secret from sight, knowledge, or attention
• To keep (something) safe from harm or danger
• To look after or take care of

Origin:

The word "hide" is thought to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root *keu-, which means "to cover" or "to protect." This root is also the origin of the words "cover," "hood," and "hut."

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