'drown' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'druncnian,' where 'drunc-' meant 'to drink or be submerged.'

'druncnian' changed from the Old English word 'druncnian' and eventually became the modern English word 'drown'.

Initially, it meant 'to be submerged or overwhelmed by liquid,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to die by submersion in water.'