Where does “pole” come from?
Pole comes from Middle French pole, from Latin polus meaning axis or pivot point, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European kʷel- meaning to turn or revolve.
pole (English): Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and...
Definitions
- Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and...
Ancestry of “pole”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | pal | — |
| 2 | Old English | pæl | — |
| 3 | Pali | pāli | a line, row; the original text |
| 4 | Latin | pālus | — |
| 5 | Proto-Italic | pākslos | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | peh₂ǵ-slos | — |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | peh₂ǵ- | to attach |
Words derived from “pole”