Where does “vel” come from?
Vel is an English word of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin vel, though the etymological chain through Latin well, wels, and welsi remains obscure.
vel (English): The ∨ symbol used to represent the inclusive or,...
Definitions
- The ∨ symbol used to represent the inclusive or,...
Ancestry of “vel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | vel | or; and/or; even |
| 2 | Latin | well | — |
| 3 | Latin | wels | — |
| 4 | Latin | welsi | you wish |