The word fall comes from the Old English word feallan which means “to fall or to die.” Over time, the phrase was shortened to fall. ... The use of the word fall fell out of favor in England. Today, American English uses the word fall, while British E

Stock photo: The word fall comes from the Old English word feallan which means “to fall or to die.” Over time, the phrase was shortened to fall. ... The use of the word fall fell out of favor in England. Today, American English uses the word fall, while British E was taken by bala.munees .