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Roll back, as a tide

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Rolling Out the Mat

The word roll originates from the Old English word "rolan," meaning to cover or spread out. This etymology is also found in other languages, such as Latin "roeder" and Greek "ρόλις" (rolias), which referred to the motion of a wave crashing against the shore.

Tide of Change

The term back, meaning to turn or retreat, has its roots in Old English "bæc," a past tense of "back," and Old Norse "bakt," the past participle of "baka," the base of "back." Both words are related to the concept of movement and direction.

Sea of Remorse

The word tide, referring to a channel of sea water flowing into a landlocked sea, originates from Old English "tīd" and Proto-Germanic "*tiðiz." This etymology is also found in other languages, such as Latin "tider" and Greek "τίς" (tis).

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