smolder etymology

Etymology:

• Old English smorian "to smother," from Proto-Germanic smerwaz
• Cognates in other Germanic languages:
  • German schwelen "to smolder"
  • Dutch smeulen "to smolder"
  • Swedish smula "to smolder"
• Ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European smeu-/smou- "to smolder, burn slowly"

Meaning:

• (verb) To burn or glow without flame, especially slowly and gradually
• (adjective) Burning or glowing without flame

Origin:

The word "smolder" has its roots in ancient Indo-European languages, where it originally meant "to smolder" or "burn slowly." Over time, it evolved through various Germanic languages before entering Middle English as "smoore" or "smolder." The current spelling, which first appeared in the late 16th century, is believed to have been influenced by the Dutch word "smeulen."

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