Blood
/blʌd/noun
A red liquid that circulates in the bodies of humans and animals, carrying oxygen and nutrients.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, blood was believed to be the ultimate life force, often used in sacrifices to appease deities or summon power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhlod
“A term for the vital fluid or life force.”
Old English
Old English
blōd
“The fluid that nourishes and sustains life, often associated with sacrifice.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
blóð
“Blood, linked to notions of kinship and sacrifice.”
Latin
Latin
sanguis
“Blood, often used in a metaphorical sense to denote lineage or heritage.”
Middle English
Middle English
blod
“The red fluid vital to life, commonly linked with violence or sacrifice.”
Modern English
Modern English
blood
“The life-sustaining liquid, often evoking themes of kinship, violence, and life force.”