Sweating
/ˈswɛt.ɪŋ/noun
The process of exuding moisture, typically from the skin, often as a response to heat or exertion.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, sweating was believed to cleanse the body and spirit, often used in rituals to invoke healing and renewal.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sweid-
“to sweat or exude moisture”
Old English
Old English
swætan
“to emit moisture from the body, often through labor or heat”
Middle English
Middle English
swetten
“to sweat or perspire, often linked with exertion or fever”
Modern English
English
sweating
“the act of producing sweat, commonly recognized in both physical and metaphorical contexts.”