Solved by Courtney Wells on 17 Dec 2022

Flutter about lightly

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4-letter solution for crosswords and word puzzles

The solution for the clue "Flutter about lightly" in word puzzles and crosswords has 4 letters.

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Solution for "Flutter about lightly"

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Letter-by-letter dictation of the solution

  • Foxtrot (F)
  • Lima (L)
  • India (I)
  • Tango (T)

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Funny etymological tidbits on Flutter, Lightly

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Flutter

The word "flutter" originates from the Old English word "fluttan," which referred to the movement of the wings of a flying insect. This movement was later adopted into Middle English as "fluttan," which means "to flutter" or "to shake." Over time, the spelling evolved into "flutter."

Lightly

The word "lightly" is derived from the Old English word "lēahþ," which meant "meadow" or "plain." In Middle English, "lēah" was used to describe a meadow or plain, while "þ" was added to indicate the pronunciation. The verb "to lightly" emerged as "lēahþan" or "lēahþen," meaning "to pluck or pull" with a gentle touch.

Theatrical

The word "theatrical" comes from the Greek word "techne" (tech-nay), meaning "art" or "skill." This term was later adopted into Latin as "technica," and eventually into Middle English as "techne" or "theatral," referring to the performing arts or skilled performances. The word was later adapted into various languages to describe the art of acting or theater.

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