Where does “scream” come from?
Scream comes from Middle English scremen, from Middle Dutch scremen, of unknown origin.
scream (English): A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion,...
Definitions
- A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion,...
Ancestry of “scream”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | scremen | — |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | scremen | to yell; shout |
Words derived from “scream”