Where does “vel” come from?

vel (Latin) comes from Latin well, from Latin wels, from Latin welsi — you wish.

vel (Latin): or; and/or; even

Definitions

or; and/or; even

Ancestry of “vel”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	well	—
2	Latin	wels	—
3	Latin	welsi	you wish

Words derived from “vel”

Every word from Latin welsi →

vel — Etymology, Origin & Word History | Etymology Explorer