Where does “smooth” come from?
Smooth comes from Middle English smoothe, from Old English smōþ, from Proto-Germanic smanþiz, of uncertain origin.
smooth (English): Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough;...
Definitions
- Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough;...
Ancestry of “smooth”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | smethe | — |
| 2 | Old English | smōþ | smooth, serene, calm, unruffled |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | smanþiz | flat, smooth, soft |
Words derived from “smooth”