Definition of rolling

The word "rolling" originates from the Old English word "hweorfan," meaning "to turn, revolve, or move in a circle." This word evolved into "hweorfan" and later "hweorfan," ultimately becoming "whirlen" and "wherlen" in Middle English. By the 14th century, the word had transformed into "whirlen" and "wherlen," which were then shortened to "wherl" and "wherle." Finally, "wherl" evolved into "whir," and eventually "roll" by the late 15th century. The word "rolling" is thus a combination of the ideas of "turning" and "moving in a circle," which perfectly describes the act of something moving along a surface while rotating.