Etymology
The word "sweltering" comes from the Old English word "sweltan," which means "to die of heat." It is related to the Old Norse word "svellta," which means "to starve."
Meaning
Sweltering means extremely hot and humid, to the point of being uncomfortable or oppressive. It is often used to describe weather conditions.
Origin
The word "sweltering" was first used in the early 13th century. It originally meant "to die of heat," but it gradually came to mean "to be extremely hot and humid." The word is often used to describe weather conditions that are unbearable or uncomfortable.
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