Etymology: * Origin: Middle English "lullen," from Old English "lullan," meaning "to sing softly." * Possibly related to the Proto-Indo-European root *lewl-, meaning "to sing."
Meaning: * To cause to sleep or rest, usually by gentle motion or soothing sounds. * To calm or quiet something.
Origin: The word "lull" has been used in English since the 13th century. It originally meant "to sing softly," and this sense is still occasionally used today. The more common meaning, "to cause to sleep or rest," developed later.
Usage: The word "lull" is often used to describe a gentle or soothing action that induces sleep or rest. For example, one might say that the sound of the waves lulled them to sleep. It can also be used to describe a temporary period of calm or quiet, such as the lull before a storm.
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