Swellage
/ˈswel.ɪdʒ/noun
The act or result of swelling; an increase in size, volume, or extent.
Did you know?Swellage is an English formation built from the ancient Germanic verb behind “swell,” with the suffix “-age” turning an action into a process or result.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*swel-
“To swell or become heated; a proposed ancient root connected with expansion and heat.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*swellaną
“To swell, grow larger, or become distended.”
Old English
Old English
swellan
“To swell, rise, or become enlarged.”
Middle English
Middle English
swellen
“To swell or increase in size; the ancestor of modern “swell.””
Modern English
English
swellage
“An English noun formed from “swell” plus “-age,” referring to swelling or the amount of swelling.”