Where does “shelf” come from?
Shelf comes from Middle English schelfe, from Old English scylfe, of uncertain origin and meaning.
shelf (English): A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to...
Definitions
- A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to...
Ancestry of “shelf”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | schelfe | A shelf or ledge; A cupboard; a piece of... |
| 2 | Old English | sċylfe | deck of a ship |
Words derived from “shelf”