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