dwell
The origin and history of dwell.
Etymology
From Old English dwellan, "to mislead" or "go astray," which shifted in meaning over time to "linger" and then "reside."
The origin and history of dwell.
From Old English dwellan, "to mislead" or "go astray," which shifted in meaning over time to "linger" and then "reside."
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