Where does “'til” come from?
'til (English) comes from English till, from Middle English tilyen, from Old English tilian, from Proto-Germanic tilōną — To strive; reach; mint; aim; hurry.
'til (English): Alternative spelling of till; until
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of till; until
Ancestry of “'til”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | till | Until; to, up to; as late as; To, up to; To make... |
| 2 | Middle English | tilyen | To cultivate or ready soil for planting; to till;... |
| 3 | Old English | tilian | to obtain; to strive; to provide for |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | tilōną | To strive; reach; mint; aim; hurry |