Enwallow

/ɪnˈwɑloʊ/ verb

Definition

to roll or wallow in something, typically mud or water, often used poetically.

Etymology

From Old English 'en-' (prefix meaning 'to cause to be') + 'wallow' (from Proto-Germanic 'walw-', meaning to roll). The prefix intensifies the action of wallowing.

Kelly Says

This archaic word shows how English once loved adding 'en-' to verbs to create vivid action words—'enwallow' makes wallowing sound almost dramatic, like you're becoming one with the mud itself.

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