Where does “plinth” come from?
Plinth comes from French plinthe, from Latin plinthus, from Ancient Greek πλίνθος meaning brick or tile.
plinth (English): A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal,...
Definitions
- A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal,...
Ancestry of “plinth”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | plinthe | plinth; skirting board; baseboard |
| 2 | Latin | plinthus | plinth; a hundred-acre plot of land |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | πλίνθος | A brick, whether sun or fire baked; A squared... |
Words derived from “plinth”