Definition of the word wring from

The origin of the phrase "wring from" can be traced back to the Old English word "wrīnan," which meant to twist or squeeze. This verb was borrowed from the Germanic root "wrīhnan," which had a similar meaning. In Middle English, the verb "wrīnan" evolved into "wrinnen," which retained its meaning of twisting or squeezing. It was also used in the sense of wringing or squeezing something to extract something else, such as wringing water from a cloth or wringing a confession from a suspect. The phrase "wring from" developed as a compound preposition in the 18th century, combining the verb "wring" with the preposition "from." It retained its original meaning of extracting or securing something through a forceful action, such as wringing information or emotions from a person. In contemporary English, the phrase "wring from" is still used with its original meaning, often in the context of extracting information, privilege, or benefit from a situation or person.