Where does “stil” come from?
stil (Danish) comes from Latin stilus, from Proto-Indo-European (s)teyg- — to be sharp; to sting.
stil (Danish): style; manner; essay, paper
Definitions
- style; manner; essay, paper
Ancestry of “stil”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | stilus | A pointed instrument; stake, pale, spike; A... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)teyg- | to be sharp; to sting |