Where does “swirr” come from?
swirr (English) comes from English whirr, from Middle English whirren, from Old Norse hvirfla — to whirl, spread.
swirr (English): A noise of something moving, like a swoosh or a whirr
Definitions
- A noise of something moving, like a swoosh or a whirr
Ancestry of “swirr”, step by step
swirr traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English whirr
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | whirr | To move or vibrate with a buzzing sound; To make... |
| 2 | Middle English | whirren | — |
| 3 | Old Norse | hvirfla | to whirl, spread |
via English swoosh
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | swoosh | To move with a rushing or swirling sound; A... |