Sigh etymology

English

English word sigh comes from Middle English sihen, which itself comes from Old English sīcan, perhaps in echo of the sound of sighing

Detailed word origin of sigh

Dictionary entry Language Definition
sīcan Old English (ang) (Potentially) echo of the sound of sighing
sihen Middle English (enm)
sigh English (en) (Cockney rhyming slang) A person who is bored.. A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.. Figuratively, a manifestation of grief; a lament. (intransitive) To experience an emotion associated with sighing.. (intransitive) To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep [...]

Words with the same origin as sigh

Descendants of *sey-

nevertheless saw sea seal see seed sick such the

Descendants of *soykʷís

seagull