English word spark comes from Proto-Indo-European *sperg-, Proto-Indo-European *(s)prey-, and later Proto-Germanic *sprakô (Spark.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *sperg- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | sparrow |
| *(s)prey- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *sprakô | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Spark. |
| spearca | Old English (ang) | (literal, or, figurative) a spark. |
| sperke | Middle English (enm) | |
| spark | English (en) | (UK, slang) An electrician.. (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.. (in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.. A short or small burst of electrical discharge.. A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.. A small, [...] |