Where does “Flicker” come from?
Flicker (English) comes from Middle English flikeren, from Old English flicerian — to flutter.
Flicker (English): An unsteady flash of light
Definitions
- An unsteady flash of light
Ancestry of “Flicker”, step by step
Flicker traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle English flikeren
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | flikeren | to flutter |
| 2 | Old English | flicerian | to flutter |
via English flick
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | flick | A short, quick movement, especially a brush,... |