spill etymology

Etymology

The word "spill" has several origins:

• Old English "spillan," meaning "to pour out, destroy, spoil"
• Proto-Germanic "*spillanan," meaning "to spill, pour out"
• Indo-European "*spei-," meaning "to flow, ooze"

Meaning

"Spill" primarily means:

• To cause a liquid or other substance to flow out of a container or onto a surface
• To waste or lose (time, energy, etc.)
• To shed (blood)
• To cause damage or destruction

Origin

The word "spill" originated in Old English before the 10th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Proto-Germanic term "*spillanan," which also gave rise to the German word "spülen" (to wash) and the Dutch word "spillen" (to spill).

The Proto-Germanic root "spillanan" is ultimately derived from the Indo-European root "spei-," meaning "to flow, ooze." This root is also found in other words related to liquids, such as "spout" and "spew."

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