lead etymology

Etymology:

The word "lead" comes from the Old English word "lēad," which is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic root *luda-.

Meaning:

• 1. (noun) A heavy, dull, gray metal, symbol Pb, used in batteries, solder, and shielding.
• 2. (noun) A piece of this metal, typically used as a weight or projectile.
• 3. (noun) A graphite pencil, typically used for drawing or writing.
• 4. (noun) A guiding or directing force.
• 5. (verb) To guide or direct.
• 6. (verb) To be in front of or ahead of.

Origin:

The Proto-Germanic root *luda- is also the origin of the words "load" (meaning "a weight"), "laden" (meaning "to load"), and "lode" (meaning "a vein of ore"). It is thought that these words are ultimately related to the Proto-Indo-European root *leud-, meaning "heavy" or "burdened."

lead relate terms

• leading

  Etymology The word leading originates from the Old English word lædan which means

• lead

  Etymology The word lead comes from the Old English word lēad which is ultimately d

• pencil

  Etymology The word pencil originates from the Latin word penicillus meaning small b

• pen driver

  Etymology The term pen drive is a combination of two words Pen Short for penknife

• leader

  Etymology Old English ledere leader guide Middle English leder Proto Germanic l

• lede

  Etymology Old English lede læde way course Proto Germanic laþō Proto Indo Eur

• plumber

  Etymology The word plumber is derived from the Latin word plumbum which means lead

• plumb

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• traduce

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• direction

  Etymology The word direction comes from the Latin word directio which means a strai

• wind

  Etymology of Wind The English word wind originates from the Old English word wind

• travel

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