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