Wade
/weɪd/noun
To walk through water or another liquid.
Did you know?The name 'Wade' is linked to an Old English term for a water crossing, which often held magical significance in folklore, believed to connect realms.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*waid-
“to go, to move”
Old English
Old English
wadan
“to go, to proceed, to walk”
Middle English
Middle English
waden
“to go or walk through water”
14th Century
Middle English
wade
“to walk through a river or body of water”
Modern English
English
wade
“to walk through water, especially with difficulty”