Where does “lullaby” come from?
Lullaby is a noun formed from the Middle English verb lullen, meaning to soothe or calm, combined with the exclamation by, creating a word for a soothing song sung to calm children.
lullaby (English): A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or...
Definitions
- A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or...
Ancestry of “lullaby”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | lullen | to lounge idly, hang loosely; to lull |