Drench
/drɛnʧ/noun
To wet thoroughly; to soak.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'drench' was often used in the context of drowning, linking it to water rituals and purifying ceremonies.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
drankwō
“to cause to drink; to immerse in liquid”
Old English
OE
drencan
“to cause to drink, to pour a liquid over”
Middle English
ME
drench
“to soak or saturate”
15th Century
English
drenchen
“to drown or immerse in water”
Modern English
English
drench
“to wet thoroughly, especially with water”