shook
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B1
/ʃʊk/
(shake)
move back and forth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shook' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sceacan', where 'sceacan' meant 'to move quickly'.
Historical Evolution
'sceacan' transformed into the Middle English word 'shaken', and eventually became the modern English word 'shake'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move quickly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause to move back and forth'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41
