nest
The origin and history of nest.
Etymology
From Old English nest, ultimately from a very old root meaning "where a bird sits down" — literally combining words for "down" and "to sit."
The origin and history of nest.
From Old English nest, ultimately from a very old root meaning "where a bird sits down" — literally combining words for "down" and "to sit."
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