Etymology:
The word "swim" originates from the Old English word "swymman," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "*swemmaną." This root is also the origin of similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Swedish "simma," German "schwimmen," and Dutch "zwemmen."
Meaning:
To swim is to propel oneself through water by movements of the limbs. It can also refer to moving smoothly or gracefully through a fluid or environment.
Origin:
The Proto-Germanic root "swemmaną" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "swe-," which means "to flow." This suggests that the concept of swimming may have originally been associated with the movement of water.
Other Related Words:
Other words derived from the Proto-Germanic root "*swemmaną" include:
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