'bide' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bīdan,' where 'bī-' meant 'by' and '-dan' meant 'to wait.'

'bīdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'biden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bide.'

Initially, it meant 'to remain or stay,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to wait patiently.'