Hiss
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late Middle English (as a verb): imitative.
wiktionary
From Middle English hissen, probably of onomatopoeic origin. Compare Middle Dutch hissen, hisschen.
etymonline
hiss (v.)
late 14c., of imitative origin. Compare Danish hysse, German zischen, etc. Johnson wrote, "it is remarkable, that this word cannot be pronounced without making the noise which it signifies." Related: Hissed; hissing.
hiss (n.)
"a continued 's' sound, commonly expressing disapproval or contempt," 1510s, from hiss (v.).
