Where does “lilting” come from?
Lilting comes from Middle English lilten, of uncertain origin and ultimate derivation.
lilting (English): Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and...
Definitions
- Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and...
Ancestry of “lilting”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | lilt | To do something rhythmically, with animation and... |
| 2 | Middle English | lilten | — |
Words derived from “lilting”