English word flutter comes from Proto-Indo-European *plewd-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *plewd- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *flutrōną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| flotorian | Old English (ang) | |
| floteren | Middle English (enm) | |
| flutter | English (eng) | (British) A small bet or risky investment.. (audio, electronics) The rapid variation of signal parameters, such as amplitude, phase, and frequency.. A state of agitation.. An abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart.. The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion. (intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.. (intransitive, of a winged animal) To flap the wings without flying; to [...] |