Where does “Sheldonian” come from?
Sheldonian (English) comes from English Sheldon, from Old English scylf — shelf.
Sheldonian (English): Of or pertaining to Gilbert Sheldon , Archbishop...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to Gilbert Sheldon , Archbishop...
Ancestry of “Sheldonian”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Sheldon | — |
| 2 | Old English | scylf | shelf |