Where does “slacken” come from?
Slacken derives from Middle English slakenen, which likely developed from an unattested Old English verb related to the adjective slæc meaning loose or slack.
slacken (English): To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness;...
Definitions
- To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness;...
Ancestry of “slacken”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | slakenen | — |
Words derived from “slacken”