Where does “forel” come from?
forel (English) comes from Middle English forel, from Old French forrel, from Old French fourrel.
forel (English): A kind of parchment for book covers; a forrill;...
Definitions
- A kind of parchment for book covers; a forrill;...
Ancestry of “forel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | forel | case, sheath |
| 2 | Old French | forrel | — |
| 3 | Old French | fourrel | — |