Where does “hilt” come from?
Hilt comes from Old English hilt, from Proto-Indo-European kel-, a root meaning to conceal or cover, referring to the handle that sheathes the hand.
hilt (English): The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard,...
Definitions
- The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard,...
Ancestry of “hilt”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | hilt | Alternative form of hilte; Alternative form of... |
| 2 | Old English | hilt | — |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | heltą | handle; hilt |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | kel- | to hit; beat; to pierce, to stab; goblet |
Words derived from “hilt”