Etymology
Meaning and Origin
The word "quell" has two distinct meanings:
To crush or subdue: This meaning comes from the Old High German word "quëllan", which is related to the verb "qualm" (to suffocate or kill). In this sense, "quell" means to suppress or put down something by force or overwhelming power.
To flow or spring up: This meaning originated with the Old English word "wellan", which likely derived from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to boil" or "to bubble up." It refers to the act of liquid flowing or gushing forth from a source, such as a spring or a fountain.
Over time, the two meanings of "quell" have become distinct and are used in different contexts. The former meaning is more common in literary or formal writing, while the latter is more frequently used in everyday speech.
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Meaning A word or phrase that has been altered in pronunciation and meaning by folk etymo
Etymology Late Middle English from Anglo Norman French subduer from Latin subdūcō
