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Where does the word "tired" come from? It comes from Old English tēorian, and was adopted directly into English (1500s).
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Where does the word "tired" come from? It comes from Old English tēorian, and was adopted directly into English (1500s).
Tired’s story begins in Old English: tēorian meant “to fail, weary.” To fail, cease or grow weary; of unknown origin. It reached English by 1500s as tired. The adjective 'tired' dates from the 1400s. Today, tired means in need of rest.
- Stage 1 · Old English · 700s-1000s tēorian "to fail, weary", to fail, cease or grow weary; of unknown origin.
- Stage 2 · English · 1500s tired "weary", the adjective 'tired' dates from the 1400s.