English word dew comes from Proto-Indo-European *dʰewh₂-, and later Proto-Germanic *dawwaz (Dew. Moisture.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *dʰewh₂- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to rise in smoke |
| *dawwaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Dew. Moisture. |
| dēaw | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| dew | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| dew | English (en) | (countable, but see usage notes) an instance of such moisture settling on plants, etc.. (figurative) Anything that falls lightly and in a refreshing manner.. (uncountable) Any moisture from the atmosphere condensed by cool bodies upon their surfaces.. (uncountable) moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning, resulting in drops.. An emblem of morning, or fresh vigour. To [...] |