swindle
|swin-dle|
B2
/ˈswɪndl/
deception for gain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swindle' originates from German, specifically the word 'schwindeln,' where 'schwindel' meant 'dizziness or fraud.'
Historical Evolution
'schwindeln' transformed into the English word 'swindle' in the 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cause dizziness or confusion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cheat or defraud.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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