Sow
/saʊ/noun
To plant seeds in the ground for growth.
Did you know?In ancient agrarian societies, sowing was often accompanied by rituals to invoke the blessings of deities for a bountiful harvest, linking the act to magical practices.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sekw-
“to follow or sequence, often linked to growth and continuity.”
Old English
Old English
sāwan
“to scatter or plant seeds.”
Middle English
Middle English
sowen
“to plant seeds in soil, ensuring future harvest.”
Modern English
English
sow
“to place seeds into the ground for cultivation.”