Flow etymology in English

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English word flow comes from Proto-Indo-European *plewk-, and later Proto-Germanic *flōaną (To flow.)

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
*plewk-	Proto-Indo-European (ine)
*flōaną	Proto-Germanic (gem-pro)	To flow.
flowan	Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang)	To flow.
flōwan	Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang)
flowen	Middle English (1100-1500) (enm)
flow	English (en)	(math) A formalization of the idea of the motion of particles in a fluid, as a group action of the real numbers on a set.. (psychology) A mental state characterized by concentration, focus and enjoyment of a given task.. (rap, _, music, _, slang) The ability to skilfully rap along to a beat.. A movement in people or things with a particular way in large numbers or amounts. Smoothness or [...]

Flow etymology