shine etymology

Etymology:

• Old English scīnan (verb)
• Proto-Germanic *skīnanan (verb)
• Proto-Indo-European *kēi- (verb)

Meaning:

• To emit light
• To be bright or radiant
• To be outstanding or impressive
• To polish or make smooth

Origin:

The word "shine" has Indo-European roots and is related to other words that signify brightness or light.

• The Proto-Indo-European root *kēi- is found in various languages, including:
  • Latin: cēra (wax)
  • Sanskrit: chāy- (shadow)
  • Greek: kaíō (to burn)
• In Proto-Germanic, *skīnanan became scīnan in Old English, which evolved into the modern English "shine."

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