Where does “ciel” come from?
ciel (English) comes from English ceil, from English ceiling, from Middle English celing, from Middle English celen, from Old French celer, from Latin celō.
ciel (English): Alternative form of ceil
Ancestry of “ciel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | ceil | To line or finish , with plaster, stucco, thin... |
| 2 | English | ceiling | The overhead closure of a room; The upper limit... |
| 3 | Middle English | celing | paneling; cover or hanging |
| 4 | Middle English | celen | to cover or panel walls |
| 5 | Old French | celer | to conceal |
| 6 | Latin | celō | — |