Etymology
The word "night" comes from the Middle English word "niht," which in turn comes from the Old English word "niht." The Old English word "niht" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*nahts," which also meant "night."
Meaning and Origin
The word "night" refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. It is contrasted with the word "day," which refers to the period of light between sunrise and sunset.
The concept of night has been around for as long as humans have been aware of the daily cycle of light and darkness. In many cultures, night has been associated with mystery, danger, and the supernatural. In some cultures, night was seen as a time when the forces of evil were strongest. In other cultures, night was seen as a time of rest and renewal.
Today, night is still an important part of our lives. It is a time when we sleep, relax, and spend time with family and friends. Night is also a time when we can enjoy the beauty of the stars and the moon.
Etymology From Middle English fighten fighte from Old English feohtan to fight f
Etymology The word yogh is derived from the Sanskrit letter 瑜伽 yuj which mean
Etymology all prefix Denoting everything or all of something night noun The peri
Etymology The word night comes from the Middle English word niht which in turn comes
Etymology The word equinox is derived from the Latin word aequinoctium which transl
Etymology Nightcap is a compound word derived from two English words Night Referring
Etymology Old English nīhtegale meaning night singer By the 14th century the word
Etymology French bivouac German biwak camp place of encampment Swiss German bivak
Etymology The word noctilucent is derived from the Latin words nox night and luce
Etymology Old English wacian from Proto Germanic wakōjan meaning to be awake
Etymology Middle English from Old English glōmung glōming of Germanic origin relat
Etymology Origin Old English þing Meaning assembly council court of law Meanin
Etymology The word evening originates from the Old English word æfen which means