Where does “baril” come from?
baril (French) comes from Old French baril, from Proto-Germanic barilaz, from Proto-Indo-European bʰēr- — shiny, light brown.
baril (French): barrel
Definitions
- barrel
Ancestry of “baril”, step by step
baril traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old French baril
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | baril | small barrel |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | barilaz | vessel for transport, container, jug; basket;... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰēr- | shiny, light brown |
via Old French bareil
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | bareil | barrel |