Where does “jewellery” come from?
Jewellery comes from Middle English juelrye, from Old French juelerye, originally denoting articles made by a jeweler.
jewellery (English): Collectively, personal ornamentation such as...
Definitions
- Collectively, personal ornamentation such as...
Ancestry of “jewellery”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | juelrye | Adornment with gems or jewels |
| 2 | Old French | juelerye | — |