"
my etymology.com

Etymology of the English word shrill

the English word shrill
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *skrempanan

Date

The earliest known usage of shrill in English dates from the 14th century.

Derivations in English

shrilled, shrilling

Usage

Word found in Modern English



© 2008 myetymology.com - the etymology of all words
Dapyx Software: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic