wake
The origin and history of wake.
Etymology
From two closely related Old English verbs, wacan and wacian, both meaning "to be or become awake" — they merged over time into one word.
The origin and history of wake.
From two closely related Old English verbs, wacan and wacian, both meaning "to be or become awake" — they merged over time into one word.
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