silence (n.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict[silence 词源字典]
c. 1200, "muteness, state of being silent," from Old French silence "state of being silent; absence of sound," from Latin silentium "a being silent," from silens, present participle of silere "be quiet or still," of unknown origin. Meaning "absence of sound" in English is from late 14c. [silence etymology, silence origin, 英语词源]
silence (v.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict
1560s, intransitive, "become still or silent;" 1590s, transitive, "make silent," from silence (n.). Related: Silenced; silencing.