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Where does “till” come from?

till (Middle English) comes from Middle English tillen, from Old English tyllan.

till (Middle English): Alternative form of tillen

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of tillen

Ancestry of “till”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle EnglishtillenTo convince, tempt, or captivate; to enthrall; To...
2Old Englishtyllan—
Every word from Old English tyllan →