Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*plewd-
5 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *plewd-, most common first.
- leadA heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82.
- floatTo be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
- fleetingPassing quickly; of short duration.
- flatterTo compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
- flitA fluttering or darting movement.