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Etymology of the English word spin

the English word spin
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *spenwanan

Derivations in English

backspin, downspin, overspin, sidespin, spinnery, spinproof, tailspin, topspin, wheelspin, spinner, spinster, isospin, spinning, spun

Derivations in other languages

Portuguese spin, Romanian spin

Cognates

Dutch spinnen, German spinnen, Icelandic spinna, Swedish spinna

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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