Where does “glitter” come from?
Glitter comes from Middle English gliteren, from Old Norse glitra, from Proto-Germanic glitrōną, a verb formation with the suffix Proto-Germanic -rōną.
glitter (English): A bright, sparkling light; shininess or...
Definitions
- A bright, sparkling light; shininess or...
Ancestry of “glitter”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | gliteren | — |
| 2 | Old Norse | glitra | — |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | glitrōną | to shine, glisten, glitter |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰel- | to shine, glimmer, glow; to shimmer, gleam;... |
Words derived from “glitter”