Daze
/deɪz/noun
To stun or confuse someone, often as a result of shock or amazement.
Did you know?The word 'daze' may have originated from the Old English term 'dæge', meaning 'to waste away', suggesting a dark connection to losing one's clarity or being bewitched.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
dæge
“To waste or become weak, often in a state of confusion.”
Middle English
Middle English
dazen
“To confuse or stupefy, as if under a spell.”
16th Century
English
daze
“To overwhelm or astonish, often with a magical or enchanting connotation.”
Modern English
English
daze
“To stun or confuse, particularly in moments of shock or awe.”