Where does “seld” come from?
seld (English) comes from Middle English selde, from Old English seld, from Old English setl, from Proto-Germanic setlaz, from Proto-Indo-European sḗd-.
seld (English): A seat, throne; A shop. . Also, a stand for...
Definitions
- A seat, throne; A shop. . Also, a stand for...
Ancestry of “seld”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | selde | A store, shop or booth; A seat, a throne; a... |
| 2 | Old English | seld | — |
| 3 | Old English | setl | sitting, residence; seat, bench, throne; setting |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | setlaz | seat; chair; settle |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | sḗd- | — |
Words derived from “seld”