Where does “windel” come from?
windel (Middle English) comes from Old English windel, from Proto-Germanic windilaz — wrap; diaper; plaitwork; basket.
Ancestry of “windel”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | windel | basket |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | windilaz | wrap; diaper; plaitwork; basket |