English word breath comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰébʰrus (Beaver.), Proto-Indo-European *bʰrē-t-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *bʰébʰrus | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Beaver. |
| *bʰrē-t- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *bʰrēt- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *brēþiz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Odour. Vapour; steam; breath. |
| brǣþ | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| breth | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| breath | English (eng) | (countable) A rest or pause.. (countable) A single act of breathing in or out.. (obsolete) Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.. (obsolete) Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.. (uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.. (uncountable) The act or process of breathing.. A small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense. |