Walk
/wΙΛk/noun
To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
Did you know?In Old English, 'wealcan' meant to roll or to move, hinting at an ancient connection between walking and transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wel-
βto turn, revolve, or roll.β
Old English
Old English
wealcan
βto roll or move.β
Middle English
Middle English
walken
βto move or go, particularly in a leisurely or purposeful manner.β
Modern English
English
walk
βto move on foot in a specified manner.β