Solved by Philippa Milds on 6 Jan 2024

Touch lightly, as with a napkin

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Funny etymological tidbits on Touch, Lightly, Napkin

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Touch

The word "touch" originates from Old English "tuchan", meaning gentle or delicate in touch, derived from Proto-Germanic "*tuchiz". It entered the English language in the 15th century and has since been used to describe a range of sensations, from soft to rough.

Lightly

"Lightly" comes from Old English "lēfto", meaning soft or gentle, and Proto-Germanic "*lautiz", also related to the Proto-Indo-European root "*leuk-", meaning light. The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that is gentle or delicate.

Napkin

The word "napkin" has its roots in French "napkin", derived from Old French "naipen", meaning napkin or handkerchief. The name likely originated from the practice of using a napkin to wipe one's hands during meals, and the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a small piece of cloth used for this purpose.

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