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 — to hide (something from someone), cover, keep a secret, conceal.
ciel (English): Alternative form of ceil
Definitions
- Alternative form of ceil
Ancestry of “ciel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ceil | To line or finish (a surface, such as a wall), with plaster, stucco, thin boards, or similar |
| 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 | to hide (something from someone), cover, keep a secret, conceal |