Where does “sleve” come from?
sleve (Middle English) comes from Old English slīef — sleeve.
sleve (Middle English): A sleeve or a garment consisting of one
Definitions
- A sleeve or a garment consisting of one
Ancestry of “sleve”, step by step
sleve traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old English slīef
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | slīef | sleeve |
via Old Norse slefa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | slefa | slaver |