Where does “shrill” come from?
Shrill comes from Middle English shirle, from Middle English schille, from Old English scill, of uncertain origin.
shrill (English): High-pitched and piercing; Having a shrill voice;...
Definitions
- High-pitched and piercing; Having a shrill voice;...
Ancestry of “shrill”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | schrille | — |
| 2 | Old English | scill | sonorous sounding; shell |
Words derived from “shrill”